2. Measurement and Problem Solving

Conversion Factors (Simplified)

Multiple Choice
For 7 hours, an intravenous bag delivers medication to a patient at a rate of 2.75 drops a second with a mass of 42 mg per drop. Identify the given amount and all conversion factors.
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Textbook Question
Write the equality and two conversion factors, and identify the numbers as exact or give the number of significant figures for each of the following:a. The label on a bottle reads 10 mg of furosemide per 1 mL.
Textbook Question
Write the equality and two conversion factors, and identify the numbers as exact or give the number of significant figures for each of the following:b. The Daily Value (DV) for selenium is 70. mcg.
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Textbook Question
Write the equality and two conversion factors for each of the following pairs of units:b. nanograms and grams
Textbook Question
Write an equality and two conversion factors for each of the following medications:b. 0.25 g of Lanoxin per 1 tablet of Lanoxin
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Write an equality and two conversion factors for each of the following medications:a. 10 mg of Atarax per 5 mL of Atarax syrup
Textbook Question
Why can two conversion factors be written for an equality such as 1 m = 100 cm?
Open Question
A patient has approximately 83 mL of blood pumping by their heart at each beat. By assuming they have a pulse of 75 beats per minute it is calculated that the patient pumps 8.964 x 10⁶ mL in one day. Identify the given amount and all conversion factors.
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Write the equality and two conversion factors for each of the following pairs of units:a. centimeters and inches
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Open Question
The dispensing of prescription drugs are usually prescribed in units of mg per kg of body weight. A new prescription drug has a recommended dosage of 11 mg/kg. A 75 lb child requires three tablets each weighing 125 mg for their recommended dosage. Identify the given amount and all conversion factors.