Measurement Systems Flashcards
1
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Apothecaries’ System
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- used in ancient Greece, is mostly outdated but few drugs are still prescribed using apothecary weights & volumes
- Volume: dram, minim, (fluid) scruple
- Weight: grain, scruple
2
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Avoirdupois System
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- also known as “household system”
- system that the average patient would use at home
- ie: tsp, tbsp , qt, oz, lb
3
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Metric System
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- standard measurement system for pharmacy and medicine
* ie: mg, ml, g, kg, L
