Pharmacy Conversions: Mastering Key Calculations

Amanda, a pharmacist, explains pharmacy conversions, focusing on weight, volume, and length. She covers the US customary and metric systems, emphasizing memorization of conversion equivalents. The video details methods for solving conversion calculations and reviews key concepts.

What is the primary purpose of conversions in pharmacy?

• To communicate with patients

• To determine the color of medications

• To calculate the cost of medications

• To change from one unit of measure to another

Which system is based on multiples of 10?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Metric system

• US customary system

What is the base unit for weight in the metric system?

• Meter

• Liter

• Gram

• Yard

How many milligrams are in one gram?

• 1000 mg

• 10 mg

• 100 mg

• 1 mg

What does 1 kilogram equal in grams?

• 100 grams

• 1 gram

• 1000 grams

• 10 grams

How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?

• 20 ml

• 5 ml

• 15 ml

• 10 ml

What is the equivalent of 1 gallon in pints?

• 16 pints

• 8 pints

• 4 pints

• 2 pints

How many centimeters are in one inch?

• 1 cm

• 2.54 cm

• 10 cm

• 5 cm

What is the correct method to solve for how many ounces are in 300 milliliters using a direct conversion?

• Subtract 30 from 300

• Divide 300 by 30

• Multiply 300 by 30

• Add 300 to 30

Which unit is not commonly used in pharmacy?

• Yard

• Microgram

• Kilogram

• Pint