Chapter 2: Two Main Systems Flashcards
What are the two systems of measurement are used in pharmacology?
Metric and Hosehold.
The Metric System is used in?
The scientific field throughout the world.
The Metric System is based on?
The number 10 and multiples of 10.
Metric System each unit is easily computed using simple?
Multiplication and division.
How is the Multiplication in Metric System?
The decimal point moves to the right.
How is the Division in Metric System?
The decimal point moves to the left.
Household measurements are used more frequently in?
The home sitting, especially when taking liquid medications such as cough syrup or children’s acetaminophen.
What is the third system of Medication measurements called?
Apothecary system not commonly used in today’s medical offices.
The basic units of Apothecary system are?
Grain, quart, pint, fluid, ounce, dram, and minum.
