Master the Apothecary System: Essential Knowledge for Pharmacy Technicians

Question 1

Convert 1 dram to metric units (grams):

Accepted Answer

1 gram

Answer

10 grams

Answer

30 grams

Answer

15 grains

Question 2

In the apothecary system, which unit is the smallest?

Accepted Answer

Grain (gr)

Answer

Ounce (oz)

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Pound (lb)

Answer

Drachm (dr)

Question 3

How many ounces are present in one pound?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

24

Answer

8

Answer

32

Question 4

In the apothecary system, which symbol represents the unit 'grain'?

Accepted Answer

gr

Answer

oz

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lb

Question 5

How many fluid ounces are contained within a pint?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

32

Answer

24

Answer

8

Question 6

Within the apothecary system, which unit represents the smallest quantity?

Accepted Answer

Grain (gr)

Answer

Ounce (oz)

Answer

Drachm (dr)

Answer

Scruple (s)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an apothecary weight measure?

Accepted Answer

Quart

Answer

Grain

Answer

Drachm

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Ounce

Question 8

Which symbol is used to represent grain in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

gr

Answer

oz

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g

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dr

Question 9

Within the apothecary system, which unit represents the largest weight measurement?

Accepted Answer

Pound (lb)

Answer

Ounce (oz)

Answer

Drachm (dr)

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Grain (gr)

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct conversion factor to convert grains (gr) to milligrams (mg)?

Accepted Answer

1 gr = 64.8 mg

Answer

1 mg = 1000 gr

Answer

1 gr = 1000 mg

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1 mg = 64.8 gr

Question 11

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

Grain (gr)

Answer

Scruple (s)

Answer

Pound (lb)

Answer

Ounce (oz)

Question 12

Which of the following abbreviations is used to represent drams (ʒ) in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

ʒ

Answer

oz

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gr

Answer

fʒ

Question 13

What is the abbreviation for minim (m) in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

m

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min

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μ

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ml

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a dry unit of measurement in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

Minim (m)

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Ounce (oz)

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Scruple (s)

Answer

Grain (gr)

Question 15

A patient weighs 120 pounds (lb). What is the patient's weight in apothecary ounces (oz)?

Accepted Answer

1920

Answer

960

Answer

1536

Answer

2304

Question 16

Which of the following is the largest unit of weight in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

Pound (lb)

Answer

Grain (gr)

Answer

Ounce (oz)

Answer

Scruple (℈)

Question 17

Which of these abbreviations represents 1/2 dram?

Accepted Answer

ss

Answer

ii

Answer

i

Answer

iv

Question 18

How many minims are in one fluid dram?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

120

Answer

240

Answer

30

Question 19

What is an advantage of using the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

Ease of performing calculations using fractions.

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Exclusive use of decimals for measurement.

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International recognition as the primary system.

Question 20

What is the primary use of the apothecary system in modern pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Compounding and dispensing medications.

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It is the main system for measuring and dispensing drugs.

Answer

It is no longer used in pharmacy.

Question 21

Calculate the number of fluid ounces in the following apothecary volume: ℥xvi

Accepted Answer

16 fluid ounces

Answer

20 fluid ounces

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12 fluid ounces

Question 22

Identify the symbol representing 1 scruple in the apothecary system:

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℈

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℥

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℈ii

Answer

gr

Question 23

Which of the following is the smallest unit in the apothecary system of mass?

Accepted Answer

Grain

Answer

Ounce

Answer

Scruple

Answer

Dram

Question 24

Convert the following apothecary volume to milliliters: ℥iv

Accepted Answer

118.29 milliliters

Answer

150 milliliters

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125 milliliters

Answer

90 milliliters

Question 25

A prescription calls for 1/4 ounce of a medication. Which measurement tool is most appropriate for this quantity?

Accepted Answer

Fluid drachm measure

Answer

Minim measure

Answer

Teaspoon

Answer

Graduated cylinder

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a unit of measurement used in the apothecary system?

Accepted Answer

Milliliter (mL)

Answer

Ounce

Answer

Drachm

Answer

Grain

Question 27

A prescription calls for 30 minims of medication. How many fluid drachms is this equal to?

Accepted Answer

0.5 fluid drachms

Answer

1.5 fluid drachms

Answer

1 fluid drachm

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2 fluid drachms

Question 28

Why is understanding the apothecary system important for pharmacy technicians?

Accepted Answer

Many older prescriptions are written using apothecary units.

Answer

It is the most accurate system for measuring medication.

Answer

It is the standard system used in all pharmacies.