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Apothecary & Household Measurements
BCC Pharmacy Tech
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Apothecary System Old English System
Slowly been replaced by the metric system Fractions may be used?! Roman numeral used Must still know because some older medications may still be ordered with the apothecary unit of measure Some pharmaceutical companies label drugs using both systems
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Apothecary Measures Liquids 16 fl oz = 1 pt 32 fl oz = 2 pt or 1 qt
4 qt = 1 gal EXAMPLE 12 fl oz equals how many pints? 16 fl oz : 1 pt :: ____ fl oz : _____ pt
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Household Measurements
8 fl oz = 1 standard measuring cup 1 ½ cups equals how many fluid oz? 8 fl oz : 1 cup :: ____ fl oz : ___ cup
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To do… Memorize the tables for apothecary and household measurements.
Study the material on forming proportions. Complete Worksheet Check answers Evaluation
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