Apothecary Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

Minim (m)

A

1 minim = 1 drop

16 m = 1 mL = 1 cc

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2
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Dram (dr)

A

liquid, slightly less than a teaspoon

1 dr = 4 mL

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3
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Grain (gr)

A

Solid measure
1 gr = 60mg
EXCEPT ACETAMINOPHEN
1 gr acetaminophen = 65 mg

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4
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Drop (gtt)

A

Liquid measure

1 drop = 1 minim

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5
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I, i
V, v
X, x

A

one
5
10

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6
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Pint (pt)

A

1 pt = 500 mL
2 pt = 1 quart
1 quart = 1 Liter

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7
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Quart (qt)

A

1 quart = approx 1 liter

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8
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Tablespoon (tbsp)

A

1 tbsp = 15 mL

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9
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Teaspoon (tsp)

A

1 tsp = 5 mL

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10
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Ounce (oz)

A

1 oz = 30 mL

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