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How many centimeters is 5 feet? (1 foot = 30 centimeters)
How many centimeters is 5 feet? (1 foot = 30 centimeters)
- 6 cm
- 75 cm
- 150 cm (correct)
- 60 cm
In the apothecary system, what symbols are used if the dosage is 1 or greater?
In the apothecary system, what symbols are used if the dosage is 1 or greater?
- Upper case Roman numerals
- Hindu-Arabic numerals
- Lower case Roman numerals (correct)
- Tick marks
In the metric system, what is added to the base unit to create specific values?
In the metric system, what is added to the base unit to create specific values?
- Vowel conjunction
- Abbreviation
- Suffix
- Prefix (correct)
Which of the following is the correct way to write two grains in the apothecary system?
Which of the following is the correct way to write two grains in the apothecary system?
Which of the following is the correct way to write one-half dram in the apothecary system?
Which of the following is the correct way to write one-half dram in the apothecary system?
How many ounces is 450 milliliters? (1 ounce = 30 milliliters)
How many ounces is 450 milliliters? (1 ounce = 30 milliliters)
Which of the following is a unit for measuring volume in the apothecary system?
Which of the following is a unit for measuring volume in the apothecary system?
How many tablespoons is 75 milliliters? (1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters)
How many tablespoons is 75 milliliters? (1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters)
Where is the English system the most common measuring system?
Where is the English system the most common measuring system?
Which of the following is a base unit in the metric system?
Which of the following is a base unit in the metric system?
What is the most common measuring system in the world?
What is the most common measuring system in the world?
How many pounds is 63 kilograms? (1 pound = 0.45 kilograms)
How many pounds is 63 kilograms? (1 pound = 0.45 kilograms)
What is the primary purpose of the apothecary system?
What is the primary purpose of the apothecary system?
In the apothecary system, what does ss stand for?
In the apothecary system, what does ss stand for?
Flashcards
5 feet in cm
5 feet in cm
5 feet equals 150 centimeters (1 foot = 30 cm).
Apothecary dosage ≥ 1
Apothecary dosage ≥ 1
Lower case Roman numerals are used to represent dosages of 1 or greater.
Metric system adjustment
Metric system adjustment
A prefix is added to the base unit to create specific values.
Apothecary: Two grains
Apothecary: Two grains
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Apothecary: One-half dram
Apothecary: One-half dram
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450 ml in ounces
450 ml in ounces
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Volume unit (Apothecary)
Volume unit (Apothecary)
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75 ml in tablespoons
75 ml in tablespoons
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Common use of English system
Common use of English system
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Metric system: base unit
Metric system: base unit
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Measuring system
Measuring system
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63 kg in pounds
63 kg in pounds
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Apothecary system: Use case
Apothecary system: Use case
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Apothecary 'ss'
Apothecary 'ss'
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Study Notes
Measurement Systems Overview
- 5 feet is equivalent to 150 centimeters (using the conversion: 1 foot = 30 centimeters).
- In the apothecary system, dosages of 1 or greater are represented using lower case Roman numerals.
- The metric system utilizes prefixes added to base units to denote specific values.
Apothecary System Notation
- The correct representation for two grains in the apothecary system is "gr ii".
- One-half dram is denoted as "dr ss" in the apothecary system.
- A fluidram is a unit used to measure volume within the apothecary system.
Measurement Conversions
- 450 milliliters converts to 15 ounces (1 ounce = 30 milliliters).
- 75 milliliters is equivalent to 5 tablespoons (1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters).
Common Measurement Systems
- The English measuring system is predominantly used in the United States.
- The metric system is the most common measuring system globally.
Metric System Fundamentals
- The gram is identified as a base unit in the metric system.
- 63 kilograms is converted to 140 pounds (1 pound = 0.45 kilograms).
Purpose and Functions
- The primary purpose of the apothecary system is to provide a standard for writing medical dosages.
- In the apothecary system, "ss" stands for one-half, a common notation used in dosage calculations.
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Test your knowledge on various measurement systems with this quiz. From metric conversions to apothecary symbols, challenge yourself to see how well you understand different units of measurement.
