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1 meter = ?
1 meter = ?
100 centimeters
100 centimeters = ?
100 centimeters = ?
1000 millimeters
10 millimeters = ?
10 millimeters = ?
1 centimeter
1 gram = ?
1 gram = ?
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1 milligram = ?
1 milligram = ?
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1 kilogram = ?
1 kilogram = ?
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1 kilogram = ?
1 kilogram = ?
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1 pound = ?
1 pound = ?
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1000 cubic millimeters = ?
1000 cubic millimeters = ?
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1000 cubic centimeters = ?
1000 cubic centimeters = ?
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1000 cubic decimeters = ?
1000 cubic decimeters = ?
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1 liter = ?
1 liter = ?
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10 centiliters = ?
10 centiliters = ?
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10 deciliters = ?
10 deciliters = ?
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1 liter is equivalent to how many ounces?
1 liter is equivalent to how many ounces?
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500 milliliters is equal to what?
500 milliliters is equal to what?
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240 milliliters is how many cups?
240 milliliters is how many cups?
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30 milliliters = ?
30 milliliters = ?
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15 milliliters = ?
15 milliliters = ?
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5 milliliters = ?
5 milliliters = ?
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1 milliliter = ?
1 milliliter = ?
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0.0667 milliliters = ?
0.0667 milliliters = ?
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1 meter is how many inches?
1 meter is how many inches?
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0.914 meters = ?
0.914 meters = ?
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0.3048 = ?
0.3048 = ?
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2.54 centimeters = ?
2.54 centimeters = ?
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Young's Rule = ?
Young's Rule = ?
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Fried's Rule = ?
Fried's Rule = ?
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Clark's Rule = ?
Clark's Rule = ?
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Ratio for strength of solutions = ?
Ratio for strength of solutions = ?
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Percent of strength by volume = ?
Percent of strength by volume = ?
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Percent of strength by weight (mass) = ?
Percent of strength by weight (mass) = ?
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Amount of Solute / Amount of First Solution = ?
Amount of Solute / Amount of First Solution = ?
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Study Notes
Metric Conversions
- 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.
- 100 centimeters equals 1000 millimeters.
- 10 millimeters equals 1 centimeter.
- 1 gram equals 1000 milligrams.
- 1 milligram equals 1000 micrograms.
- 1 kilogram equals 1000 grams.
- 1 kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds.
- 1 pound equals 16 ounces.
Volume Conversions
- 1000 cubic millimeters equals 1 cubic centimeter.
- 1000 cubic centimeters equals 1 cubic decimeter.
- 1000 cubic decimeters equals 1 cubic meter.
- 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.
- 10 centiliters equals 1 deciliter.
- 10 deciliters equals 1 liter.
- 1 liter is equivalent to 1 quart, 32 ounces, or 2 pints.
- 500 milliliters equals 1 pint, 16 ounces, or 2 cups.
- 240 milliliters equals 1 cup or 8 ounces.
- 30 milliliters equals 1 ounce.
- 15 milliliters equals 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons.
- 5 milliliters equals 1 teaspoon.
- 1 milliliter equals 15 drops.
- 0.0667 milliliters equals 1 drop.
Length Conversions
- 1 meter equals approximately 39.372 inches or 3.281 feet.
- 0.914 meters equals 3 feet or 1 yard.
- 0.3048 meters equals 12 inches or 1 foot.
- 2.54 centimeters equals 1 inch.
Dosage Calculations
- Young's Rule for pediatric dosing:
- Child's Dose = (child's age in years / (child's age in years + 12)) x adult dose.
- Fried's Rule for infant dosing:
- Infant's Dose = (age in months / 150 pounds) x adult dose.
- Clark's Rule for child's dose:
- Child's Dose = (weight of child in pounds / 150 pounds) x adult dose
- OR
- Child's Dose = (weight of child in kilograms / 68 kilograms) x adult dose.
Solution Strength Calculations
- Ratio for strength of solutions:
- Ratio = amount of drug / amount of solution.
- Percent strength by volume:
- Percent = (volume of solute / volume of solution) x 100.
- Percent strength by weight (mass):
- Percent = (mass of solute / volume of solution) x 100.
- Equality of proportions:
- Amount of solute / Amount of first solution equals Amount of solute / Amount of second solution.
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This quiz features a series of flashcards focusing on the metric system conversions essential for medical professionals. It includes various conversions such as meters to centimeters and grams to milligrams, which are critical for accurate medical calculations. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of medical math conversions.
