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PHM 311 1.7
Units of measure used in Inscription-subscription
Term | Meaning |
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cc., cc | cubic centimeter (1cc=1mL) |
fl, fld. | a measure that is a fluid measure |
g., Gm | gram |
gr., gr | grain |
gtt. | drop |
crazy looking M , dont confuse with mL | minim |
mcg., mcg, and (greek mu) | microgram |
mg., mg | milligram |
ml., mL | milliliter. 1cc = 1mL |
mOsm, mOsmol | milliosmole |
O. | Apothecary pint |
oz. | ounce |
parts | ratio of ingredient quantities to each other. all components must have the same units |
ratio strength | way of representing drug concentration. 1:n, n always represents the total quantity of the preparation NOT just that of the solvent |
ss., ss | one half |
tbl., tbsp., tbs. | tablespoonful 1 tbsp = 15mL |
tsp. | teaspoonful 1tsp = 5mL |
U, u, I.U. | Unit, International unit |