What are the units of measurement in the apothecary system?
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- 1 What are the units of measurement in the apothecary system?
- 2 How do you write apothecary?
- 3 How does the apothecary system of measure differ from the metric system?
- 4 Which of the following measurements is used in the apothecary system for weight?
- 5 Which unit is used to measure weight in apothecaries?
- 6 Which units of measure would a nurse expect to find when using the apothecary system?
What are the units of measurement in the apothecary system?
The basic apothecaries’ system consists of the units pound, ounce and scruple from the classical Roman weight system, together with the originally Greek drachm and a new subdivision of the scruple into either 20 (“barley”) or 24 (“wheat”) grains (Latin: grana).
How do you write apothecary?
The following guidelines should be used to correctly write apothecary notations:
- The abbreviation or symbol for a unit of measure is written before the amount or quantity in lowercase letters.
- Roman numerals, as well as Arabic numbers, are used.
- Fractions are used to express quantities that are less than one.
What does M mean in apothecary?
M. gutte, a drop – expressed as “gtt” drachm and ounce: same as dry. pint, (Octarius) expressed as “O” quart, quarterne, quarter = “qt”
How does the apothecary system of measure differ from the metric system?
The avoirdupois (imperial) system differs mainly to the apothecary system in that the avoirdupois system exclusively measures weight based on a 16-ounces pound versus 12-ounces in the apothecary system. The metric system is a decimal system, making it easier to learn than the non-decimal US system.
Which of the following measurements is used in the apothecary system for weight?
Apothecary System—This system is based on the grain as a measurement of weight, and the fluid ounce as a measurement of volume. The minim, fluid dram (fl dr), and fluid ounce are the measurements of volume in the apothecary system.
How do you convert apothecary?
For example, a fluid ounce is the same for both the household system of measurements and the apothecary system of measurement….The Household Measurement System.
| UNIT OF MEASUREMENT | APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENT(S) |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons |
| 1 liquid ounce | 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons |
Which unit is used to measure weight in apothecaries?
apothecaries’ weight, traditional system of weight in the British Isles used for the measuring and dispensing of pharmaceutical items and based on the grain, scruple (20 grains), dram (3 scruples), ounce (8 drams), and pound (12 ounces).
Which units of measure would a nurse expect to find when using the apothecary system?
The apothecary measurement system has weight measurements like dram, ounce, grain (gr), scruple, and pound. The volume units of measurement in the apothecary measurement system are a fluid ounce, a pint, a minim, a fluid dram, a quart and a gallon.