Metrology

Question 1

Metrology and pharmacology

Answer 1

Metrology is important in measuring the drug dose, because the difference between a therapeutic and a toxic effect depends on the dose.

Question 2

________ is the amount of medication measured (mg/ml) that is administered to the animal.

Answer 2

Dose

Question 3

________ is the amount of medication based on unit per weight of animal

Answer 3

Dosage

Question 4

Three system for measurement weight and volume:

Answer 4

1. Metric (g)
2. Apothecaries (ounce)
3. House hold (rough estimation of drug)

Question 5

1. Metric system: weight - gram

Answer 5

Kg
g
Mg
Microgram

Question 6

1. Metric system: volume - L

Answer 6

L
dL
ml
Microlitre

Question 7

1. Metric system - Length:

Answer 7

One dimension - length (cm1)
Two dimension - area (cm2)
Three dimension - volume (cm3) -cc (cubic centimetre measure volume)

Question 8

2. Apothecaries system - ounce (oz) - weight

Answer 8

1 kg = 2.2 bound
1 bound = 450 gram
gr = grain = 65 mg هي مقياس الوزن بهاذ النظام
1 oz = 30 g

Question 9

2. Apothecaries system - volume

Answer 9

1 fl oz = 30ml

Question 10

3. House hold:

Answer 10

Rough estimation of the drug is used in non toxic material, such as preparing dilutions or where high accuracy is not essential.

Question 11

3. House hold:

Answer 11

Spoon - معلقة
1 Tbsp (large) = 15g , 15ml
1 tsp (teaspoon - small) = 4ml , 4g
1 cup/glass (small) = 100ml , 100g
1 cup/glass (large) = 240ml , 240g