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What is a primary purpose of the apothecary system?
What is a primary purpose of the apothecary system?
- To serve as a means for weight and volume measurements in pharmacy (correct)
- To track inventory in drugstores
- To standardize patient prescriptions internationally
- To calculate taxes on pharmaceutical products
Which of the following is NOT part of the apothecary system?
Which of the following is NOT part of the apothecary system?
- Quarts
- Pints
- Liters (correct)
- Gallons
Who were the primary users of the apothecary system historically?
Who were the primary users of the apothecary system historically?
- Apothecaries and alchemists (correct)
- Pharmacists and chemists
- Nurses and caregivers
- Doctors and surgeons
How is the apothecary system viewed in modern pharmacy practice?
How is the apothecary system viewed in modern pharmacy practice?
What type of measurements does the apothecary system use?
What type of measurements does the apothecary system use?
Flashcards
Apothecary System
Apothecary System
A system of weights and measures used in pharmacy that includes units like ounces, gallons, pints, and quarts.
Apothecaries
Apothecaries
Historically, apothecaries were pharmacists and alchemists who used this system for dispensing and prescribing medicines.
Weight and Volume Measurements
Weight and Volume Measurements
The apothecary system uses both weight and volume units for measuring medications.
Primary System for Pharmacists
Primary System for Pharmacists
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Historical Origins
Historical Origins
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Study Notes
Apothecary System Overview
- The apothecary system is one of three measurement systems in pharmacy.
- It uses units of weight and volume.
- Units include ounces, gallons, pints, and quarts.
- Historically, it was the primary system for dispensing and prescribing medications.
- Today, pharmacists often use the apothecary system.
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