Dosage Calculation

Question 1

is a system of weights and measures based on multiples of 10

Answer 1

metric system

Question 2

it is widely used and preferred in most scientific and medical measurements because of the case in working within the decimal system

Answer 2

metric system

Question 3

the basic units in the metric system are?

Answer 3

gram (gm)
liter (L)
meter (m)

Question 4

avoirdupois measurements

Answer 4

pounds, ounces, quarts and pints

Question 5

is a person who prepares and sell drugs compound for medicinal purposes

Answer 5

apothecary

Question 6

he is the old equivalent of modern day pharmacist

Answer 6

apothecary

Question 7

this system has been used by druggists to prepare medications in the past

Answer 7

apothecary system

Question 8

the basic unit of weight which was supposed to be equal to a grain of wheat

Answer 8

grain (gr)

Question 9

the basic unit of volume which is equivalent to the volume of water that would weight approximately one grain

Answer 9

minim (m)

Question 10

another system of measure which is frequently used in the home, particularly when home medication is concerned.

Answer 10

household system

Question 11

household is not a complete system since it contains only units of volume. these units are;

Answer 11

glass, cup, teaspoon, tablespoon, dessertspoon and drop

Question 12

the concentration of weak solutions or liquid preparations is frequently expressed in terms of ratio strength

Answer 12

ratio strength

Question 13

the current trend in prescription writing is the use of the ___________

Answer 13

metric system

Question 14

one grain which is equal to?

Answer 14

0.0648 gm

Question 15

conversion from percentage solutions to weight volumes and dilution strength

Answer 15

stock solutions

Question 16

is always by weight and is simply a more convenient method of expressing concentration, either dissolved or undissolved material.

Answer 16

P.P.M Parts per Million