N221 Med Calc Exam || Questions and 100% Verified Answers.
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N221 Med Calc
Math to do when converting FROM SMALLER units TO LARGER units correct answers Divide conversion value
Math to do when converting FROM LARGER units TO SMALLER units correct answers Multiply conversion value
2.2 lbs = 1 kg = 1000 g = 1,000,000 mg, 1 mg = 1000 mcg correct answers N/A
1 kL = 1...
N221 Med Calc Exam || Questions and 100% Verified
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Math to do when converting FROM SMALLER units TO LARGER units correct answers
Divide conversion value
Math to do when converting FROM LARGER units TO SMALLER units correct answers
Multiply conversion value
2.2 lbs = 1 kg = 1000 g = 1,000,000 mg, 1 mg = 1000 mcg correct answers N/A
1 kL = 1000 L, 1 L = 1000 mL, 1 mL = 1000 mcL correct answers N/A
1 km = 1000 m, 1 m = 1000 cm, 1 cm = 10 mm correct answers N/A
Always write leading 0 correct answers N/A
Never write trailing 0 correct answers N/A
"What is 25% of 600?" means... correct answers 25/100 = x/600
"What % of 600 is 150?" means... correct answers x/100 = 150/600
"150 is 25% of what?" means... correct answers 25/100 = 150/x
Convert F to C formula correct answers C = (F - 32)/1.8
Convert C to F formula correct answers F = (C x 1.8) + 32
********* Dosage calculation formula: (D/H)*(V) = x ********* also think of as:
(order/supplied)*(vehicle) correct answers D = desired Dose ordered, H = amount of drug on
Hand (on med bottle), V = Vehicle/form/amount of drug provided/supply amount, x = amount of
drug to give patient
Steps for Dosage Calculation correct answers 1. Convert all values' units to ORDER's units
2. Write out formula: (D/H)*V = x
3. Read and understand order and question about the order
4. Note unit of measure in the order AND what is available
5. Use any methods of calculation to solve
6. Read question again to determine final answer
7. Provide proper measure of dose
If medication bottle and order have the SAME units (IF ORDER = SUPPLY), NO
CALCULATIONS TO DO correct answers N/A
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