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Apothecary System
Apothecary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Apothecary System | Allows for fine weighing of medications. It measures weight and volume. More commonly used to measure volume. Used for only a few medication such as aspirin and phenobarbital. |
| Grains | gr |
| Pound | lb |
| 1 gal | 4 qt |
| 1 qt | 2 pt |
| 1 ounce | 8 drams |
| 1 dram | 3 scruples |
| 1 scruple | 20 grains |