Apothecary Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
Minim (m)
A
1 minim = 1 drop
16 m = 1 mL = 1 cc
2
Q
Dram (dr)
A
liquid, slightly less than a teaspoon
1 dr = 4 mL
3
Q
Grain (gr)
A
Solid measure
1 gr = 60mg
EXCEPT ACETAMINOPHEN
1 gr acetaminophen = 65 mg
4
Q
Drop (gtt)
A
Liquid measure
1 drop = 1 minim
5
Q
I, i
V, v
X, x
A
one
5
10
6
Q
Pint (pt)
A
1 pt = 500 mL
2 pt = 1 quart
1 quart = 1 Liter
7
Q
Quart (qt)
A
1 quart = approx 1 liter
8
Q
Tablespoon (tbsp)
A
1 tbsp = 15 mL
9
Q
Teaspoon (tsp)
A
1 tsp = 5 mL
10
Q
Ounce (oz)
A
1 oz = 30 mL
