31 Questions
What is the primary unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI)?
Milliliter
Which of the following is equivalent to 1 milliliter?
1 centiliter
What is the relationship between 1 kilogram and 1 gram?
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
Which unit is not part of the metric system of weight?
Fluidounce
What is the equivalent of 1 quart in fluid ounces?
32 fl. oz.
Which unit is the internationally recognized decimal system of weights and measures?
Kilogram
What is the most common instrument for measuring volume in pharmacy practice?
Cylindrical graduates
In pharmaceutical measurement, what does w/v denote?
Weight in volume
What is the basis of an ointment in pharmaceutics?
White petrolatum
What component of a solution is usually present in the greatest amount?
Solvent
What is used to express the ratio of a solid ingredient and a liquid vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations?
w/v
What is the main criteria for selecting implements for pharmaceutical measurement?
Capacity
What type of instruments are commonly used for measuring small volumes in pharmacy practice?
Calibrated syringe or pipette
What is the equivalent of 1 gallon in UK measurements?
$3785$ mL
(kg) 29.57 mL is equivalent to what unit of measurement?
1 kilogram (kg)
What is the primary unit of weight in the International System of Units (SI)?
Kilogram (kg)
Which of the following is equivalent to 1 deciliter?
0.100 liter
What is the relationship between 1 milligram and 1 gram?
1 milligram is equivalent to 0.001 gram
What is the equivalent of 1 pint in fluid ounces?
16 fluid ounces
In pharmaceutical measurement, what does w/v denote?
Weight by volume
What type of instruments are commonly used for measuring small volumes in pharmacy practice?
Pipettes
What is the equivalent of $4545$ mL in UK measurements?
10 gallons
In pharmaceutical measurement, what is the primary unit of volume used in the International System of Units (SI)?
Liters
Which of the following is equivalent to $1$ kilogram?
$1000$ mg
What is the equivalent of $29.57$ mL in UK measurements?
$1$ quart
In pharmacy practice, which instrument is commonly used for measuring small volumes?
Calibrated syringe
What is the relationship between $1$ pound ($lb, Avoirdupois$) and $1$ kilogram ($kg$)?
$1$ lb = $2.2$ kg
What does the ratio w/v denote in pharmaceutical preparations?
Weight in volume
Which unit is not part of the metric system of weight?
$10000$ lb
(kg) 29.57 mL is equivalent to what unit of measurement?
$1$ quart
What is used to express the ratio of a solid ingredient and a liquid vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations?
$w/w$
Test your knowledge of the International System of Units (SI), the internationally recognized decimal system of weights and measures. Explore its relevance to pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and pharmacy practice.
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