Nurs 315 - Dosage & Calculations (Exam 1) Questions With Complete Solutions

Nurs 315 - Dosage & Calculations (Exam 1) Questions With
Complete Solutions


T/F: The US is the only developed country without universal
healthcare
true
What is the Standard International System of Measurement?
an international system of units used by most countries
What 2 Measurements are Included in Apothecary System?
1) 1 grain = 65mg
2) 1 dram = 27 grains
What 2 Units of Metric Measurement are Used to
Measure Body Weight?
1) grams
2) kilograms
What 3 Units of Metric Measurement are Used to
Measure Medication Dosage Weight?
1) grams
2) milligrams
3) micrograms
What 2 Units of Metric Measurement are Used to Measure
the Volume of Liquid in IV Solutions?
1) liters
2) milliliters

, What 1 Unit of Metric Measurement is Used to Measure
the Volume of Liquid for Medication Dosages?
1) milliliters
What is the Equation to Convert °F to °C?
°C = (°F - 32) / 1.8
What is the Equation to Convert °C to °F?
°F = (°C x 1.8) + 32
Convert tsp to mL
1 tsp = 5 mL
Convert tbsp to mL
1 tbsp = 15 mL
Convert oz to mL
1 oz - 30 mL
Convert cup to mL
1 cup (8oz) = 240 mL
Convert pt (pint) to mL
1 pt = 500 ml
Covert qt (quart) to mL
1 qt = 1000 mL = 1L
Convert kg to lb
1kg = 2.2 lbs