Medical Math

Question 1

Kilo-

Answer 1

1000

Question 2

Hecto-

Answer 2

100

Question 3

Deca-

Answer 3

10

Question 4

Deci-

Answer 4

0.1 (1/10)

Question 5

Centi-

Answer 5

0.01 (1/100)

Question 6

Milli-

Answer 6

0.001 (1/1000)

Question 7

Micro-

Answer 7

0.000001 (1/1000000)

Question 8

cc

Answer 8

mL or cubic cm

Question 9

1 lbs = ___ oz

Answer 9

16

Question 10

1 Gal = ___ qt

Answer 10

4

Question 11

1 qt = ___ pt

Answer 11

2

Question 12

1 pt = ___ fl oz

Answer 12

16

Question 13

1 tsp = ___ gtts (drops)

Answer 13

60

Question 14

5 mL = ___ gtts(drops)

Answer 14

60

Question 15

1 tsp = ___ mL

Answer 15

5

Question 16

1 tbsp = ___ tsp

Answer 16

3

Question 17

1 oz = ___ tbsp = ___ mL

Answer 17

1 oz = 2 tbsp = 30 mL

Question 18

1 measure cup = ___ oz = ___ mLs

Answer 18

1 Measure Cup = 8 oz = 240 mL

Question 19

1 kg = ___ lbs

Answer 19

2.2

Question 20

30g = ___ oz = ___ tbsp

Answer 20

30g = 1 oz = 2tbsp

Question 21

1 L = ___qt = ___ fl oz

Answer 21

1 L = 1 qt = 32 fl oz

Question 22

240 mL = ___ oz

Answer 22

8 oz (1 glass)

Question 23

180 mL = ___ oz

Answer 23

6 oz (one cup)

Question 24

30 mL = ___ oz = ___ tbsp

Answer 24

30 mL = 1 oz = 2 tbsp

Question 25

5 mL = ___ tsp

Answer 25

1 tsp

Question 26

15 mL = ___tbsp

Answer 26

1 tbsp

Question 27

1 mL = ___cc

Answer 27

1 cc

Question 28

1 inch = ___ cm

Answer 28

2.54 cm

Question 29

F to C formula

Answer 29

C = (F-32)(5/9)

Question 30

C to F Formula

Answer 30

F = (C * 9/5) + 32

Question 31

Rules of Estimation/Writing

Answer 31

• PUT UNITS
• estimate to the tenth, unless under 1mL, then its hundredths place
• Drop must be rounded to a whole number

Question 32

Formulas to Know (non-IV)

Answer 32

1. Desire (the order/Have )* quantity = Answer
   ex: Order 4 mg q 6 hours; supply 2 mg/1mL –> 4mg/2mg times 1 mL = 2 mL
2. Ratio Proportion
   > Dosage on hand/Amount on Hand times Dosage Desired/X (amount desired)

Question 33

Manual Drip (gtts) Rate formula

Answer 33

Total Volume/Minutes * C (gtts factor) = X

Question 34

Setting an IV Pump (mL/hr) Formula

Answer 34

Total Volume/Hour = X