NUR 2206 Med calculations & conversions
- What is metrology?
The science of measurement.
-DRUGS CAN BE LETHAL WEAPONS!!!
-There is a fine line between correct doses & deadly or toxic effects especially in children
- what should it look like when you lead with a zero before a decimal point
0.5 mg NOT .5 mg
- what should it look like when never ending with a zero after a decimal point
- mg NOT 5.0 mg
- What can happen if zeros are used incorrectly?
an accidental 10-fold over- dose of medication is possible.
- What are common formula methods
(dose on hand)/(quant on hand) = (dose desir) / x(quantit desir) (dose desir)/(dose on hand) x quantity on hand = desired quant
- What is the common meaure(s) for length, volume, & weight
length = meter (m)
volume = liter (l) weight = gram (G, preferred) 1 / 2
- What are common pre-fixes in measurement?
centi, milli, micro, kilo
- How to convert when in the metric system?
move decimals**
- How to convert larger to smaller
Larger (Kg)-Smaller (G)
to the right are multiplying
1Kg = 1000G, 1G = 1000mg, 1mg = 1000 micrograms
- How to convert smaller to larger
Smaller (G)-Larger (Kg)
to the left are dividing
1000 micrograms = 1 mg, 1000 mg = 1 G, 1000 G = 1 Kg
- What are household measurements?
tsp., Tbsp., gtts., cup
- Baby weighs 880G
what is the baby's weight in Kg?
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