Exam 3: Measurement and Dosage Calculations

Which is a method used to calculate pediatric doses of medication?

The Celsius temperature scale defines _________________ as the freezing point of water and ________________ as the boiling point of water.

In most pediatric situations, the most commonly used way to calculate pediatric doses is based on body ________________.

Which term describes a system of measurement in which the basic units are the fluid ounce (fl oz) and ounce (oz)?

Which equation describes how to convert milligrams to grams?

Which metric units is 1/100^th of a meter?

Change the improper fraction 55/25 to a mixed number: _________________.

Which age ranges still falls under pediatric dose guidelines?

The different amounts of a drug that will produce therapeutic effects but not serious side effects or toxicity are specified in the ________________.

When changing milligrams to grams, the decimal point moves three places to the _________.

Which statement describes how to reduce a fraction?

The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin) for a 45-lb child. The appropriate dose is 10 mg/kg/24 hours. Calculate how much Dilantin you should give in 4 divided doses: ___________________.

All numbers less than 1 must be documented with a(n) ________________ before the decimal point.

Which is the correct answer to the following multiplication problem: 1.5 * 0.35?

Which statement describes how to convert grams (g) to milligrams (mg)?

Which system of measurement is based on units of 10?

Multiply 2/3 by 3/4 and reduce to the lowest terms: ______________.