Measurement Systems Quiz
n the apothecary system, what does ss stand for? Double dosage 1/2 10 Solution strength
1/2
How many pounds is 63 kilograms? (1 pound = 0.45 kilograms) 2.7 lbs 28.4 lbs 126 lbs 140 lbs
140 lb
How many centimeters is 5 feet? (1 foot = 30 centimeters) 75 cm 60 cm 150 cm 6 cm
150 cm
How many ounces is 450 milliliters? (1 ounce = 30 milliliters) 3500 oz 15 oz 13,500 oz 150 oz
15oz
How many tablespoons is 75 milliliters? (1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters) 5 tbsp 15 tbsp 50 tbsp 1125 tbsp
5 tbsp
Which of the following is a unit for measuring volume in the apothecary system? Liter Cup Fluidram All of the above
Fluidram
In the apothecary system, what symbols are used if the dosage is 1 or greater? Lower case Roman numerals Hindu-Arabic numerals Tick marks Upper case Roman numerals Read Question
Lower case Roman numerals
In the metric system, what is added to the base unit to create specific values? Suffix Vowel conjunction Prefix Abbreviation
Prefix
Where is the English system the most common measuring system? Canada United States Europe All of the above
USA
What is the primary purpose of the apothecary system? Measuring length Calculating volume Writing medical dosages Weighing people
Writing medical dosages
Which of the following is the correct way to write one-half dram in the apothecary system? ½ dr dr ½ dr ss dr ii
dr ss
Which of the following is the correct way to write two grains in the apothecary system? gr ii 2 gr II gr gr 2
gr ii
Which of the following is a base unit in the metric system? Ounce Gram Pound Minim
gram
What is the most common measuring system in the world? English Metric Apothecary None of the above
metric
