dosing Flashcards
1
Q
1L = how many mL
A
1000mL
2
Q
1tsp = how many mL
A
5mL
3
Q
1oz = how many mL
A
30mL
4
Q
1lb = how many oz
A
16oz
5
Q
1g = how many mg
A
1000mg
6
Q
1 mg = how many mcg
A
1000mcg
7
Q
1 mcg = how many mg
A
0.001mg
8
Q
what is the formula to find the amount of drug needed
A
desired ÷ have x vehicle (mg, minutes, etc)
9
Q
what are the two steps to find the rate
A
step 1: find desired dose = ml x kg x 60 minutes (if in minutes)
step 2: desired ÷ have x vehicle
