Chap 52 Flashcards
1
Q
Amount to administer
A
the amount of medication patient will receive
2
Q
Apothecary system
A
an older system of measurement that includes units such as fluid ounces, fluid drams, pints, and quarts
3
Q
Desired dose
A
amount of medication the practitioner has ordered the patient to take
4
Q
Dose on hand
A
amount of medication in each unit
5
Q
Metric System
A
a system of measurement based on multiples of 10
6
Q
Proportions
A
two fractions that are equal to each other
7
Q
Quantity
A
amount of a medication on hand
