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What is a conversion factor?

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A ratio used to change one unit to another without changing the value of the original measurement.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 teaspoon (tsp)?

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1 tsp = 5 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 tablespoon (Tbsp)?

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1 Tbsp = 15 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 ounce (oz)?

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1 oz = 30 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 cup (c)?

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1 cup = 240 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 pint (pt)?

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1 pint = 480 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 quart (qt)?

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1 quart = 960 mL.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 gallon (gal)?

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1 gallon = 3,840 mL.

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How many grams (g) are in 1 kilogram (kg)?

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1 kg = 1,000 g.

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How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 gram (g)?

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1 g = 1,000 mg.

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How many micrograms (mcg) are in 1 milligram (mg)?

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1 mg = 1,000 mcg.

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Convert 1 pound (lb) to grams (g).

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1 lb = 454 g.

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Convert 2.2 pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg).

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2.2 lb = 1 kg.

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How many centimeters (cm) are in 1 inch (in)?

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1 inch = 2.54 cm.

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What is Dimensional Analysis (DA)?

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A method used to convert between units by setting up fractions that cancel out unwanted units.

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What is Ratio and Proportion (R&P)?

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A method where two ratios are set equal to each other, and you solve for the unknown using cross-multiplication.

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What is the main advantage of using Dimensional Analysis (DA)?

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DA can be used for both single-step and multistep conversions and helps keep track of units.

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Convert 10 mL to teaspoons (tsp) using Dimensional Analysis (DA).

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1 tsp = 5ml / 10ml = 2 tsp

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Convert 30 mL to tablespoons (Tbsp).

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30 mL = 2 Tbsp.

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Convert 240 mL to cups (c).

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240 mL = 1 cup.

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How many milliliters (mL) are in 8 ounces (oz)?

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8 oz = 240 mL.

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What is the conversion factor between pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg)?

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2.2 lb = 1 kg.

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How many grains (gr) are in 1 gram (g)?

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1 gr = 60-65 mg (depending on medication).

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How many grains (gr) of aspirin equal 325 mg?

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325 mg ≈ 5 gr.

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Convert 1 minim to drops (gtt).
1 minim ≈ 1 drop (gtt).
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How many fluid drams (ʒ) are in 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) in the apothecary system?
1 fl oz = 8 fluid drams (ʒ).
27
Convert 1 pound (lb) to grams (g) using the apothecary system.
1 lb (apothecary) = 373 g.
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How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 grain (gr) of codeine?
1 gr = 60 mg of codeine.
29
Convert 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) to tablespoons (Tbsp).
1 fl oz = 2 Tbsp.
30
Convert 3 teaspoons (tsp) to milliliters (mL).
3 tsp = 15 mL.
31
Convert 1 ounce (oz) to grams (g) using the household system.
1 oz = 30 g.
32
Convert 5 feet to centimeters (cm).
5 feet = 152.4 cm.
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What is a measurable amount?
The quantity of medication that can be accurately measured using the available device.
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Why are conversions between systems approximations?
Differences between systems, medication viscosity, and the size of the device used for dosing create approximations.
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How many minims are in 1 drop (gtt)?
1 minim ≈ 1 drop (gtt).
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1 fluid dram (ʒ)?
1 fluid dram = 3.7-5 mL (varies).
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What is the conversion factor between grains (gr) and milligrams (mg) for aspirin?
1 gr = 65 mg for aspirin.
38
Convert 16 ounces (oz) to milliliters (mL).
16 oz = 480 mL.
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 2 pints (pt)?
2 pints = 960 mL.
40
Convert 10 teaspoons (tsp) to milliliters (mL).
10 tsp = 50 mL.
41
How many grams (g) are in 1 ounce (oz) of dry weight?
1 oz = 30 g.
42
Convert 60 milliliters (mL) to fluid ounces (fl oz).
60 mL = 2 oz.
43
What is the conversion factor for grains (gr) to milligrams (mg) for nitroglycerin (NTG SL)?
1 gr = 60 mg for nitroglycerin (NTG SL).
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How many milligrams (mg) are in 1/150 grain of nitroglycerin?
1/150 gr = 0.4 mg.
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How many milligrams (mg) are in 1/100 grain of nitroglycerin?
1/100 gr = 0.6 mg.
46
Convert 1 kilogram (kg) to pounds (lb).
1 kg = 2.2 lb.
47
How many milliliters (mL) are in 1/4 pint (pt)?
1/4 pint = 120 mL.
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How many milligrams (mg) are in 5 grains (gr) of acetaminophen (APAP)?
5 gr = 325 mg of acetaminophen (APAP).
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 3 fluid drams (ʒ)?
3 fluid drams ≈ 11.1-15 mL.
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Convert 1 ounce (oz) of weight to grams (g) in the apothecary system.
1 oz = 30 g in the apothecary system.
51
Convert 325 milligrams (mg) of aspirin to grains (gr).
325 mg ≈ 5 grains (gr).
52
Convert 120 milliliters (mL) to ounces (oz).
120 mL = 4 oz.
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How many ounces (oz) are in 2 cups (c)?
2 cups = 16 oz.
54
Convert 0.5 grams (g) to milligrams (mg).
0.5 g = 500 mg.
55
Convert 0.3 milligrams (mg) of nitroglycerin to grains (gr).
0.3 mg ≈ 1/200 gr.
56
Convert 15 milliliters (mL) to tablespoons (Tbsp).
15 mL = 1 Tbsp.
57
Convert 45 milliliters (mL) to ounces (oz).
45 mL = 1.5 oz.
58
How many milliliters (mL) are in 4 pints (pt)?
4 pints = 1,920 mL.
59
Convert 1/4 grain (gr) of aspirin to milligrams (mg).
1/4 gr = 15 mg (aspirin).
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How many teaspoons (tsp) are in 30 milliliters (mL)?
30 mL = 6 tsp.
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1/2 pint (pt)?
1/2 pint = 240 mL.
62
Convert 1/8 grain (gr) of phenobarbital to milligrams (mg).
1/8 gr ≈ 7.5 mg of phenobarbital.
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How many fluid drams (ʒ) are in 1/2 fluid ounce (fl oz)?
1/2 fl oz = 4 fluid drams.
64
Convert 90 milliliters (mL) to fluid ounces (fl oz).
90 mL = 3 oz.
65
Convert 2.5 milliliters (mL) to teaspoons (tsp).
2.5 mL = 1/2 tsp.
66
Convert 100 milligrams (mg) to grains (gr).
100 mg ≈ 1.5 gr.
67
Convert 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) to milliliters (mL).
1 fl oz = 30 mL.
68
Convert 500 milliliters (mL) to pints (pt).
500 mL ≈ 1.04 pt.
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Convert 0.125 milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg).
0.125 mg = 125 mcg.
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 1/4 quart (qt)?
1/4 quart = 240 mL.
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How many grams (g) are in 1 pound (lb)?
1 lb = 454 g.
72
Convert 1/2 grain (gr) of codeine to milligrams (mg).
1/2 gr = 30 mg of codeine.
73
Convert 15 milligrams (mg) to grains (gr).
15 mg ≈ 1/4 gr.
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Convert 1 minim to milliliters (mL).
1 minim ≈ 0.06 mL.
75
Convert 6 fluid ounces (fl oz) to milliliters (mL).
6 fl oz = 180 mL.
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 8 tablespoons (Tbsp)?
8 Tbsp = 120 mL.
77
Convert 1.5 liters (L) to milliliters (mL).
1.5 L = 1,500 mL.
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How many ounces (oz) are in 1 quart (qt)?
1 quart = 32 oz.
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How many tablespoons (Tbsp) are in 60 milliliters (mL)?
60 mL = 4 Tbsp.
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Convert 3/4 pint (pt) to milliliters (mL).
3/4 pint = 360 mL.
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Convert 0.6 milligrams (mg) of nitroglycerin to grains (gr).
0.6 mg = 1/100 gr.
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Convert 0.4 milligrams (mg) of nitroglycerin to grains (gr).
0.4 mg = 1/150 gr.
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How many teaspoons (tsp) are in 20 milliliters (mL)?
20 mL = 4 tsp.
84
Convert 100 grams (g) to pounds (lb).
100 g ≈ 0.22 lb.
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Convert 45 milliliters (mL) to tablespoons (Tbsp).
45 mL = 3 Tbsp.
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How many milliliters (mL) are in 2 quarts (qt)?
2 quarts = 1,920 mL.
87
Convert 500 grams (g) to pounds (lb).
500 g ≈ 1.1 lb.
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Convert 75 milliliters (mL) to fluid ounces (fl oz).
75 mL = 2.5 fl oz.
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Convert 5 fluid ounces (fl oz) to tablespoons (Tbsp).
5 fl oz = 10 Tbsp.
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Convert 25 milliliters (mL) to teaspoons (tsp).
25 mL = 5 tsp.
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How many grains (gr) are in 1 gram (g) of aspirin?
1 g ≈ 15.4 grains.
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Convert 4 fluid ounces (fl oz) to milliliters (mL).
4 fl oz = 120 mL.
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