System of Measurements

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Main system of measurements used

international system of units (SI)

  • also known as metric system


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what does meter (m) measure?

length

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what does liter (L) measure?

volume

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what does gram (gm or kg) measure?

weight

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what is part of international system of units (SI)?

meter, length, and gram

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What is considered “secondary”

aviordupois and apotgecaries

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aviordupois weight units

ounce (oz) and pounds (lbs)

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aviordupois volume units

quart (qt) and gallon (gal)

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apotgecaries units for weight

grain (gr), scruple (s.ap) and dram (dr)

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what does mg measure?

solids

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what does mL measure

liquids

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stock volume of liquid drugs

  • shown in concentrations

  • Ex: 400 mg of amoxicillin in 5mL is shown as Amoxicllib 400 mg/ 5mL


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What is required for medication dosing?

patients weight (kg/ kilogram)