(4)
Prescription #4.
How much of each
ingredient is in this
prescription? Indicate
proper units.
_______________solid
______________liquid
Answers: 0.001 gram of solid; 0.01 milliliter of liquid.
NOTE: The metric line pertains to grams and milliliters only. When any other unit
designation follows an amount on the prescription, the metric line must be ignored for
that substance. For example:
(5)
Prescription #5.
In this case, there is a unit
designation of grain following
the 5 so the metric line should
be ignored. The strength of
the tablets is not 0.5 grains,
but is 5 grains because the
metric line only applies to
grams and milliliters.
(6)
Prescription #6.
The 5% indicates 5%
because the metric line is to
be ignored when units are
designated. The 120
indicates 120 milliliters
because it is a liquid and no
units are given.
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