Med calc units

1 tsp

5 mL

1 tbsp

15mL

1 oz (or fl oz)

30 mL

1 Cup

8 oz = 240-250 mL

1 pt

500 mL

1 qt

1 L or 1000 mL

2.2 lb

1 kg

1 lb

16 ounces (weight)

1 in

2.54 cm

15 mL

1 tbsp = ½ fl oz

30 mL

2 tbsp = 1 fl oz

500 mL = 1 pt = 2 cups

16 oz

1000 mL (L) = 1 qt

2 pt

Fahrenheit —> Celsius

F = (C x 1.8) + 32

Celsius —> Fahrenheit 

C = (F-32) / 1.8

11 rights

1. right medication

2. right patient

3. right dosage (in the right form)

4. right route

5. right time

6. right reason

7. right (appropriate) assessment data

8. right documentation

9. right response

10. right to education

11. right to refuse

3 checks

1. First check - read eMAR and select proper medication from patients draw

   1. check expiration date

2. Second check - compare medication label with eMAR

3. Third check - check the medication with the eMAR at the patients bedside before administration