Medical Math: Conversions II

Front

What is the conversion factor between milligrams and grams?

Back

1 gram = 1000 milligrams.

Front

How many milliliters are in a tablespoon?

Back

1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters.

Front

What is the conversion factor between liters and milliliters?

Back

1 liter = 1000 milliliters.

Front

How many ounces are in a cup?

Back

1 cup = 8 ounces.

Front

What is the conversion factor between quarts and gallons?

Back

1 gallon = 4 quarts.

Front

How many drops (gtts) are in a milliliter?

Back

There are typically 20 drops in a milliliter.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a liquid in mL given the dosage in mg and concentration in mg/mL?

Back

Volume (mL) = Dosage (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL).

Front

How many grams are in a pound?

Back

1 pound = 453.592 grams.

Front

What is the conversion factor between teaspoons and milliliters?

Back

1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters.

Front

How many milliliters are in a fluid ounce?

Back

1 fluid ounce = 29.5735 milliliters.