minims problem

NCH, RN · Sep 7, 2014

I believe that a minim is 0.06 mL, so take it from there.

*yes, a minim is 0.06 mL.

mrsboots87 · Sep 8, 2014

This is a bit of a side note, but what exactly is a minim. My program does not teach about minims and I have never come across an order or a drug that comes in minims. Is it an apothecary measure, or just some other unusual form of measure?

loveofrn, BSN, RN · Sep 8, 2014

This is a bit of a side note, but what exactly is a minim. My program does not teach about minims and I have never come across an order or a drug that comes in minims. Is it an apothecary measure, or just some other unusual form of measure?

Same with mine, I have never heard of minim. I think it is apothecary

NCH, RN · Sep 8, 2014

Minim is an apothecary measure, we only covered it on the off chance that we may see it on some measuring cups, in home care for instance.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 8, 2014

I can't believe they are still teaching this.... :facepalm: .

I haven't seen the apothecary system used in years with the exception of ASA, Tylenol, and some B&O/opiate suppositories. Like all conversion problems you have to know your conversion values.

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[TD=bgcolor: #339999]Approximate Measures: Liquids[/TD]

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[TD]1 fl oz = 30 mL

1 cup (8 fl oz) = 240 mL

1 pint (16 fl oz) = 480 mL

1 quart (32 fl oz) = 960 mL

1 gallon (128 fl oz) = 3800 mL

1 teaspoon = 5 mL

1 tablespoon = 15 mL[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #339999, align: center]Approximate Measures: Weights[][/TD]

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[TD]1 oz = 30 g

1 lb (16 oz) = 480 g

15 grains = 1 g

1 grain = 60 mg[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #339999, align: center]Apothecary Equivalents: Weight[/TD]

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[TD]1 scruple =

20 grains (gr)

60 grains = 1 dram

8 drams = 1 ounce

1 ounce = 480 grains

16 ounces = 1 pound (lb)[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #339999, align: center]Apothecary Equivalents: Volume[/TD]

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[TD]60 minims = 1 fluidram

8 fluidrams = 1 fluid ounce

1 fluid ounce = 480 minims

16 fluid ounces = 1 pint (pt)[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #339999]Exact Equivalents

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[TD=align: left] 1 g = 15.43 grains

1 grain = 64.8 mg

1 mL = 16.23 minims

1 Minim = 0.06 mL

1 oz = 28.35 g

1 lb = 453.6 g (0.4536 kg)

1 kg = 2.2 lb

1 fluid oz (fl oz) = 29.57 mL

1 pint (pt) = 473.2 mL

1 quart (qt) = 946.4 mL

0.1 mg = 1/600 grain (gr)

0.12 mg = 1/500 gr

0.15 mg = 1/400 gr

0.2 mg = 1/300 gr

0.3 mg = 1/200 gr

0.4 mg = 1/150 gr

0.5 mg = 1/120 gr

0.6 mg = 1/100 gr

0.8 mg = 1/80 gr

1 mg = 1/65 gr

1 kg = 1000 g

1 g = 1000 mg

1 mg = 1000 mcg[/TD]

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http://www.tostepharmd.net/pharm/clinical/measurement.html

Here is a thread about this....https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/how-convert-drams-741698-page2.html

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 8, 2014

how to convert drams to teaspoons for nurses....

1 dram (fl dr) = 60 minims

1 teaspoon (tsp) = 60 drops (gtt)

1 minim = 1 drop (gt)

there are certain essential parts to every equation.......

desired dose: ?tsp

concentration: 1dr/60minims

volume on hand: 6dr

lb to kg: n/a

looking for: tsp

administration set up: n/a

any conversions necessary? yes

if you have 6dr and 1 dr equals 60 minims and 1 minim equals 1 gtt(drop) and there are 60ggts to 1tsp.......what is the answer?

1. determine what you want to know. read the problem and identify what you're being asked to figure out.

example: "how many teaspoons are in 6 drams"

a. rephrase if necessary using "per." example: you want to know "milligrams per liter."

b. translate into "math terms" using appropriate abbreviations to end up with "arms/tsp" as your answer

2. determine what you already know.

a. what are you given by the problem. "you know that you have 6 (six) drams (dr)

• rephrase if necessary. "i have six drams how many teaspoons do i need to equal 6drams

• translate into math terms using abbreviations

example: 6dr = ? tsp

— if a given is in the form mg/kg/day, rewrite as mg/kg x day.

— if a percentage is given, e.g. 25%, rewrite as 25/100 with appropriate labels.

b. determine conversion factors that may be needed and write them in a form you can use.

example: 1 dram (fl dr) = 60 minims

1 teaspoon (tsp) = 60 drops (gtt)

1 drop (gt) = 1 minim

• factors known from memory:

• factors from a conversion table:

(d/a)x q=x

where,

d= dose ordered

a=available strength

q=quantity of medication that has that strength

desired dose x on hand

quantity/concentration = to be given

if you have 6dr and 1 dr equals 60 minims and 1 minim equals 1gtt(drop) and there are 60ggts to 1tsp.......what is the answer?

mrsboots87 · Sep 9, 2014

Thanks, so not a common measure anymore. We reviewed apothecary enough to know what a grain is and that we will rarely see it used anymore.