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Clinical Calculations
Basics of conversions and needle sizes
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/09/2009

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Term
cup to oz conversion
Definition
1 cup = 8 oz
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teaspoon to ml conversion
Definition
1 t = 5 ml
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oz to ml conversion
Definition
30 ml = 1 oz
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teaspoon to ml conversion
Definition
1 t = 4 to 5 ml
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cm to inch conversion
Definition
2.54 cm = 1 inch
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L to qt conversion
Definition
They are approximately equal
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Pints in a quart?
Definition
2
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oz in a quart?
Definition
32
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L to fl oz conversion
Definition
32 oz = 1 L
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L to pt conversion
Definition
2 pt = 1 L
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How many mg in a g?
Definition
1000
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How many mcg in one mg?
Definition
1000
Term
How many nanograms in a mcg
Definition
1000
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oz to T conversion
Definition
2 T = 1 oz
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oz to g conversion
Definition
30 g = 1 oz
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ml to gtt conversion
Definition
15 gtt in each ml
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ml to Tablespoon conversion
Definition
15 ml in 1 T
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grains to mg conversion
Definition
65mg in 1 gr
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How many oz in a lb?
Definition
16
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SubQ injections needle size?
Definition
1/2 to 5/8 inch
23 to 26 G
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IM injections needle size?
Definition
1 to 2 inches
20 to 23 G
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1% solution
Definition
1g of drug in 100ml of solution
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kg to lb conversion
Definition
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
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T to t conversion
Definition
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
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In general, round to the nearest ___.
Definition
Round to the nearest tenth.
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In the case of gtts, round to the nearest _____.
Definition
Round to the nearest whole drop.
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Maximum amount that can be injected subcutaneously:
Definition
1 mL
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Maximum amount that can be injected IM:
Definition
3 mL
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What must we know about Nitrostat?
Definition
Nitrostat cannot be broken.
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Flow rate formula:
Definition
(mL x gtt/mL)/min = gtt/min *Make sure to add the ml of the drug to the ml of dextrose for the total mL in the equation.
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What does gtt/min represent?
Definition
Flow rate
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What does gtt/ml represent?
Definition
Drop factor
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When drawing up two different insulins into the same syringe, which needs to be drawn first?
Definition
Always draw Regular (R) insulin first.
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