Five dosage conversions nursing students need to memorize: 1 grain equals 65 mg, 1 liter equals 1,000 mL, 1 mg equals 1,000 micrograms, 1 kg equals 1,000 grams, and 1 kg equals 2.2 pounds. The last one matters most for pediatric dosing.
Dosage calculation conversions that you have to know for nursing school. One grain is equal to 65 milligrams. It's not tested on very often, but when it is, you absolutely have to know it. One liter is 1,000 milliliters, one milligram is 1,000 micrograms, and one kilogram is is 1,000 grams and one kilogram is 2.2 pounds. This one's really important for pediatric calculations. You can find all these flashcards and more inside the nursing school dose calc box.
