Metrics Flashcards
How do u convert Theophylline to Aminophylline?
Theophylline divided by 0.8 = Aminophylline
How do u convert Aminophylline to Theophylline?
Aminophylline x 0.8 = Theophylline
Equivalent of tsp (t)?
5ml
Equivalent of tbsp (T)?
15ml
Equivalent of 1 fl oz?
30ml
Equivalent of 1 cup?
8 oz
Equivalent of 1 pint?
16 oz or (29.6 x 16) 473ml
Equivalent of 1 quart?
2 pints; 946 mL
Equivalent of 1 gallon?
4 quarts; 3,785mL
Equivalent of 1 kg?
2.2 pounds
Equivalent of 1 oz?
28.4g
Equivalent of 1 pound?
454g
Equivalent of 1 in?
2.54 cm
Equivalent of 1 grain (gr)?
65mg (approx); 64.8mg (actual)
Equivalent of % (w/v)?
g/100mL
Equivalent of % (v/v)?
mL/100mL
Equivalent of % (w/w)?
g/100g
What’s measured concurrently with BMI? Why?
Waist circumference
Bcuz BMI overestimate body fat in persons who are muscular and underestimates in frail elderly
How do u calculate BMI?
Weight (kg)/ Height (m2)
Or
(Weight (pounds)/ Height (in)^2) x 704.5
IBW - male?
50kg + (2.3kg x each inch over 5 feet)
IBW - Women?
45.5kg + (2.3kg x each inch over 5 feet)
What does BUN:SCr ratio > 20 indicate?
Dehydration
Cockcroft-Gault Equation?
CrCl = 140-(age of pt) x wt in kg (x 0.85 if female)
72 x SCr
AdjBW?
IBW + 0.4 (TBW - IBW)