CRMA Unit 1
1. three measurement systems: household, apothecary, metric
2. in the metric system unit of weight is : grams
3. in the metric system the unit of volume is : liter
4. in the metric system the unit of length is the : meter
5. 1 tbsp = tsp: 1 tbsp = 3 tsp
6. 1 tsp = ml: 1 tsp = 5 ml
7. 2 tsp = ml: 2 tsp = 10 ml
8. 1 tbsp = ml: 1tbsp = 15 ml
9. 1oz. = tbsp = ml: 1oz. = 2tbsp = 30 ml
10. 1 liter = ml: 1 liter = 1,000 ml
11. 1kg = grams: 1 kg = 1,000 grams
12. 1 grams = mg: 1 gram = 1,000 mg
13. bronchodilators: opens airways and treats respiratory distress
14. analgesic: relieves severe, moderate or mild pain
15. antibiotic: treats bacterial, viral, & fungal infections
16. NSAIDS: treats inflammation, pain, fever
17. antidepressants: prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression
18. antihyperlipidemic: decreases cholesterol & triglycerides (fats)
19. anticonvulsant: prevents/treats seizures
20. antipyretic: lowers fevers
21. acid or H2 blocker: reduces acid production in the stomach
22. anticoagulant: prevents blood clots
23. antihistamines/decongestants: treat seasonal allergies, airway congestion
24. anti-anxiety/sedative: prevents or relieves anxiety
25. laxative: causes bowel movement
26. antiemetic: treats nausea and/or vomiting
27. diuretic: treats fluid retention in CHF and hypertension
1. three measurement systems: household, apothecary, metric
2. in the metric system unit of weight is : grams
3. in the metric system the unit of volume is : liter
4. in the metric system the unit of length is the : meter
5. 1 tbsp = tsp: 1 tbsp = 3 tsp
6. 1 tsp = ml: 1 tsp = 5 ml
7. 2 tsp = ml: 2 tsp = 10 ml
8. 1 tbsp = ml: 1tbsp = 15 ml
9. 1oz. = tbsp = ml: 1oz. = 2tbsp = 30 ml
10. 1 liter = ml: 1 liter = 1,000 ml
11. 1kg = grams: 1 kg = 1,000 grams
12. 1 grams = mg: 1 gram = 1,000 mg
13. bronchodilators: opens airways and treats respiratory distress
14. analgesic: relieves severe, moderate or mild pain
15. antibiotic: treats bacterial, viral, & fungal infections
16. NSAIDS: treats inflammation, pain, fever
17. antidepressants: prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression
18. antihyperlipidemic: decreases cholesterol & triglycerides (fats)
19. anticonvulsant: prevents/treats seizures
20. antipyretic: lowers fevers
21. acid or H2 blocker: reduces acid production in the stomach
22. anticoagulant: prevents blood clots
23. antihistamines/decongestants: treat seasonal allergies, airway congestion
24. anti-anxiety/sedative: prevents or relieves anxiety
25. laxative: causes bowel movement
26. antiemetic: treats nausea and/or vomiting
27. diuretic: treats fluid retention in CHF and hypertension
