18 Questions
What is the equivalent of 1 meter in centimeters?
100 cm
What is the equivalent of 1 kilogram in grams?
1000 g
Which of the following quantities is larger?
5 km
What is the equivalent of 1 liter in milliliters?
1000 mL
What is the definition of matter?
Anything with mass and volume
What is a pure substance?
A single component
What is classified as an element?
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances
What is an example of a measurement?
All of the above
What is a compound composed of?
Two or more elements
Why is estimation important in unit conversion problems?
To check the reasonableness of the answer
What is the four-step procedure for solving unit conversion problems?
Set up and solve the problem, multiply by the conversion factor, write the answer, and estimate
What is the unit of measurement of the active ingredient in Children's Tylenol?
mg
Why are multiple conversion factors sometimes needed?
To solve complex conversion problems
A patient is prescribed 2.5 g of amoxicillin, which is available in 250-mg tablets. How many tablets are needed?
12.5 tablets
How many milligrams of acetaminophen are in 1 mL of Children's Tylenol?
80 mg
What is the purpose of using clinical conversion factors in problem-solving?
To relate different units of measurement
What is the unit of measurement of the drug dosage in Sample Problem 1.10?
g
How many milligrams are in 1 tablet of the medication mentioned in the problem?
250 mg
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