Medical Dosage Calculations and Unit Conversions Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering unit conversions, dosage formulas, and medical abbreviations from the lecture notes.

To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit of volume or mass (e.g., L to mL, or g to mg), you must __________ by $1,000$.

multiply

To convert from a smaller unit to a larger unit of mass or volume, you must __________ by $1,000$.

divide

The medical abbreviation "qod" stands for __________.

Every other day

The conversion factor between kilograms and pounds is $1\text{ kg} =$__________.

$$2.2\text{ lb}$$

The conversion factor between grains and milligrams is $1\text{ grain (gr)} =$__________.

$$60\text{ mg}$$

The conversion factor between fluid ounces and milliliters is $1\text{ ounce (oz)} =$__________.

$$30\text{ mL}$$

One teaspoon (tsp) is equal to __________.

$$5\text{ mL}$$

One tablespoon (tbsp/T) is equal to __________ teaspoons or $15\text{ mL}$.

3

The formula to convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius is ${^\circ\text{C}} =$__________.

\frac{{^\circ\text{F}} - 32}{1.8}

The formula to convert temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit is ${^\circ\text{F}} =$__________.

1.8({^\circ\text{C}}) + 32

In Metric BSA calculation, the denominator under the square root of $\text{ht (cm)} \times \text{wt (kg)}$ is __________.

3,600

In Household BSA calculation, the denominator under the square root of $\text{ht (in)} \times \text{wt (lb)}$ is __________.

3,131

The formula for estimating child dosage based on Body Surface Area is $\text{Child Dose} = \frac{\text{BSA (m}^2\text{)} \times \text{adult dose}}{}$__________.

1.7\,(\text{m}^2)

The medical abbreviation "a.c." stands for __________.

before meals

The medical abbreviation "p.c." stands for __________.

after meals

The medical abbreviation "NPO" stands for __________.

nothing by mouth

The medical abbreviation "stat" means __________.

immediately, at once

The medical abbreviation "p.r.n." stands for __________.

when necessary

To convert milligrams (mg) to grams (gm), move the decimal point __________ places to the left.

3

One cup is equal to __________ fluid ounces.

8

The abbreviation "bid" stands for __________ a day.

Twice

The abbreviation "tid" stands for __________ times a day.

Three

The abbreviation "qid" stands for __________ times a day.

Four

The IV flow rate formula in drops per minute is $R\,(\text{gtt/min}) =$__________.

\frac{V\,(\text{mL})}{T\,(\text{min})} \times C\,(\text{gtt/mL})