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68w m6 Phase 1 Systems of Measurement

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In today's medical environment, what is the most common unit of measurement?   The Metric System  
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What is the metric system based on?   The Decimal System, in which divisions and multiples of ten are used.  
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What are the three basic units of the metric system?   Gram (solids), Liter(fluid), and Meter(length)  
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Abreviation for Kilogram   kg  
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Abreviation for Gram   g or G  
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Abreviation for miligram   mg  
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Abreviation for liter   L  
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Abreviation for milliliter   mL  
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What are the two guidlines for using decimals?   1.Place a zero in front of decimal point when there is not a whole number preceding it. 2.Adding unnecessary zeros can lead to errors.  
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Where is the quantity written in the metric system?   Always written before the abbreviation or symbol for a unit of measure.  
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What is a kilogram used for?   Weight only. (not medications)  
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mL (milliliter) is often used interchangeably with what other unit of measurement?   CC  
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1kg(kilograms) equals how many g(grams)   1000g(grams)  
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1g (gram) equals how many mg(miligrams)   1000mg(miligrams)  
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1L(Liter) equals how many ml(milliliters)   1000ml(milliliters)  
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250mL equals how many L   0.25L  
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0.25kg equals how many g   250g  
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What is the first system of measurement used by pharmacists (apothecaries) and physicians?   The Apothecary System.  
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1kg equals how many grams?   1000g  
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1g eqauls how many milligrams?   1000mg  
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1mg equals how many micrograms?   1000 mcg  
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1L equals how many milliliter?   1000 ml  
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How many ounces in a cup?   8  
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How many cups in a quart?   4  
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How many milliliters in 1 ounce?   30  
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How many ml in a teaspoon?   5ml  
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How many ml in a tablespoon?   15ml  
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The formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?   F=(Cx1.8)+32  
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The formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?   C=(F-32)/1.8  
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The formula for converting pounds(lbs) to kilograms(kg)?   K=lbs/2.2  
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The abbreviation of international units?   IU or U  
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What unit of measurement has no conversion to another system and is specific to the drug which it is used?   milliequivalents(mEq)  
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How much 1grain(gr) in millgrams(mg)?   60mg  
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How much is 1/8grain(gr) in milligrams(mg)?   7 1/2mg  
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Grains can only be written in what two forms?   Whole numbers and fractions.  
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