Understanding the Apothecary System

The video tutorial introduces the Apothecary system, an original measurement system for medications, which is still relevant in nursing education despite its declining use. It explains how to write Apothecary amounts using Roman numerals and symbols, providing examples for clarity. The tutorial covers specific symbols like minim, dram, and ounce, emphasizing their unique characteristics and differences from the metric system. The goal is to ensure student nurses are familiar with these measurements, as they may still encounter them in clinical settings.

Why is it important for nursing students to be familiar with the Apothecary system?

• It is included in the licensure exams.

• It is the easiest system to learn.

• It is still part of the nursing curriculum.

• It is the most commonly used system in hospitals.

What is the primary goal when writing Apothecary system amounts?

• To ensure they look similar to metric measurements.

• To write them using Roman numerals and symbols.

• To use uppercase Roman numerals.

• To convert them to the metric system.

How is the abbreviation for 'green' written in the Apothecary system?

• g

• gn

• grn

• gr

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for 'minim'?

• mi n

• M with a long tail

• mn

• m

What is the Roman numeral representation for 32 in the Apothecary system?

• XXXII

• XXII

• IIX

• XII

What does the 'dram' symbol resemble in the Apothecary system?

• A cursive X

• A cursive Y

• A cursive Z

• A cursive W

How is the number 60 represented in Roman numerals in the Apothecary system?

• LXX

• XL

• XXL

• LX

What distinguishes the 'ounce' symbol from the 'dram' symbol?

• It has an extra loop.

• It is written in uppercase.

• It is smaller in size.

• It is written in a different color.

Which of the following is a larger measurement in the Apothecary system?

• Minim

• Ounce

• Green

• Dram

How is the number 9 represented in Roman numerals in the Apothecary system?

• VI

• XI

• IV

• IX