Quantity System (Arabic, Roman) Flashcards
1
Q
use arabic numbers (1,2,3,4, etc)
A
use before ml, h, days on an Rx
2
Q
use roman numerals i,ii,iii, etc
A
use small case numerals for number of dosage units- tabs, cap, inhalations, suppositories, patches, inserts, etc
ex. ss = 1/2 in roman numerals
* *Write lower case Roman Numerals with a bar or stroke over the top.**