Chapter 6

a system used in roman numerals whereby the position of the numeral signifies its mathematic value

the bottom or right number in a fraction

the top or left number in a fraction

two different fractions that equal 1 when multiplied together

smallest possible denominator for an equivalent fraction so that two fractions can be added or subtracted and have the same denominator

is a figure that is actually measured using the measuring device

• 1. digits other than zero are always significant
• 2. final zeros after a decimal point are always significant
• 3. zeros between two other significant digits are always significant
• 4. zeros used only to space the decimal are never significant

changing one unit of measure into another so that both amounts remain equal

a mathematical statement in which two terms are equal

an unknown value in a mathematical equation.

the rate (in ml/hr or ml/minute) at which a solution administered to a patient: also known as the rate of administration

the strength of a solution as measured by the weight-to-volume or volume-to-volume of the substance being measured.

administration of all nutrients intravenously; also known as hyperalimentation

the quantity needed to make a prescribed amount

the unit of measure for electrolytes in a solution

the number of positive or negative charges on an ion.

the proportion of the column of the final mixed product that is attributed to the powder

a measure used for dosage that is calculated from the height and weight of a person and measured in square meters

a chart showing relationships between measurements

the price charged for a prescription if there are no discounts or third parties paying for the prescription

the difference between the selling price and the acquision cost

the difference between the selling price of the prescription and the sum of all the costs associated with filling the prescription