(G) - DRUG & IV CALCU - PHARMA

Question 1

First adapted in 1799 in France
- The most widely used system of measurement in the
world & is preferred for prescribing & administering
medication
- A decimal system, which means it is based on the
multiples of ten

Answer 1

METRIC SYSTEM

Question 2

The base unit of this system are:

Answer 2

➔ Gram - weight
➔ Liters - volume
➔ Meters - length

Question 3

Was the first system of medication used by the
Pharmacist & physician. Originated in Greece & made
its way to Europe via Rome & France .
- Units of weight such as grains, ounces, pounds
rooted in this system
- Utilizes Roman numerals, the letters I,V,X & the basic
symbol in this system is used in dosage & calculation
that is usually designated in lower cases (i,v,x)
- Common units are grain (gr) & ounce
- Unit symbol is clearly written before the quantity

Answer 3

APOTHECARY SYSTEM

Question 4

• A modified system of measurement; large liquid
  volumes were based in familiar trading system like
  pints, quarts, & gallons
• More likely to used by the PT at home
• Preferred to be expressed the quantity in Arabic
  number
• Teaspoon, ounce, cup, pint, quart & pound
• Quantities of less than one are preferably expressed
  in common fractions like ½

Answer 4

HOUSEHOLD SYSTEM

Question 5

IU - Represent potency used to measure things such as
Vitamins & chemica

Answer 5

INTERNATIONAL UNIT

Question 6

U - Represents a standardized amount needed to
produced a desired effect’
- eg: penicillin, heparin

Answer 6

UNIT

Question 7

mU - One thousandth of a unit
- eg: Pitocin is measure in mU 1 U = 1 mU

Answer 7

milliunit

Question 8

mEq - Used when referring to a concentration of serum
electrolyte such as calcium, magnesium, potassium &
sodium

Answer 8

milliequivalent