Unit of measurement for medicatio Flashcards
Types of measurements
-Small to big-
Microgram
Milligram
Gram
Mililitre
Sunrise over sunset means
stock required / stock supplied
Tablet formula
Stock required / stock supplied
Liquid formula
Stock required / stock supplied x volume/1
Convert big to small
multiply 1000
Convert small to big
divide 1000
Which measurement do you convert in a calulation
Convert SR to SS measurement
microgram
microg
Miligram
Mg
Grams
g
Mililitre
mL
Formula for tablets is
Stock required ÷ Strength supplied
Formula for liquids
Stock required ÷ Strength supplied
x Volume
Formula to administer IV fluids over minutes
Total volume (mL) ÷ Time in minutes
Formula to administer IV fluids over 30 mins
Total volume (mL) x 60
÷ Time in minutes
Formula to administer IV fluids over hours
Total volume (mL) ÷ Time in hours