Metrology Flashcards
1
Q
kg = lbs
A
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
2
Q
oz = lbs
A
16 oz = 1 lbs
3
Q
mcg = mg
A
1000 mcg = 1 mg
4
Q
F = C
A
(x°F − 32) × 5/9 = °C
5
Q
C = F
A
(x°C × 9/5) + 32 = °F
6
Q
clark’s rule. dosage for child based on weight
A
child dose = (lb of child /150) x (average adult dose)
7
Q
fried’s rule. dosage for child (<1 YO) based on age (months)
A
child dose = (# mo of child / 150) x (average adult dose)
8
Q
Young’s rule. dosage for child (1-12 YO) based on age (year)
A
child dose = (# yrs of child)/(#years of child +12) x average adult dose
9
Q
mg = gram
A
1000 mg = 1 gram
10
Q
gram = kg
A
1000 g = 1 kg
11
Q
gram = grain
A
1 gram = 15 grains
12
Q
mL = gtt
A
1 mL = 15 gtt
13
Q
mL = tsp
A
5 mL = 1 tsp
14
Q
mL = Tbsp
A
15 mL = 1 tbsp
15
Q
mL = oz
A
30 mL = 1 oz
16
Q
oz = tbsp
A
1 oz = 2 tbsp
17
Q
BMI (kg)
A
[height (m)]^2
18
Q
BMI (lbs)
A
[height (in)]^2
19
Q
in = cm
A
1 in = 2.54 cm
