Conversion Equivalents- Apothecary System Flashcards
1
Q
dr
ʒ
A
unit: dram
equivalent: 3.7 ml
(when ʒ s used on an Rx, it is read as 5ml, NOT 3.7ml
2
Q
fl oz
℥
A
unit: fluid ounce
equivalent: 30ml (precise value is 29.57 ml)
3
Q
pt
A
unit: pint
equivalent: 480 or 473 ml
2 cups = 16 fl oz
4
Q
qt
A
unit: quart
equivalent: 960 ml or 946 ml
2 pints= 32 fl oz
5
Q
gal
A
unit: gallon
equivalent: 3840 ml or 3785 ml
4 quarts= 128 fl oz
