Create an Introduction 1page long for the following lab report (pharmacology) ba

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Create an Introduction 1page long for the following lab report (pharmacology) based on the title (Weight, Measurements and phamecutical abbreveations). Expand on "Weight, Measurements and phamecutical abbreveations"

Title: Weights, Measures & Abbreviations Aim: ntify the items on the laboratory bench top, describe the instruments used and highlight a few of their advantages and limitations of these Items. Carry out weights and measure of the drugs given. . Ide . To know the dose and other details for administration of drugs. . To gain an awareness of pharmaceutical calculations. Introduction:

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Pharmacology involves a lot of memorization with respect to weighs, measurements and abbreviations used.

*Here the most important weight conversion is between ounces and grams for total volume of solid dosage forms. Pound to kilogram conversion is also important since patients tell their weight in pounds but dosage recommendation will be based on kilogram weight. So one should remember -

1kg = 2.2lb

1ounce =28.35 grams

*Measurement - Four systems of measurement are generally used in pharmacy - 1. Metric 2. Apothecaries 3. Avoirdupois 4. Common system.

*Abbreviations used - prescribed doses to a patient are usually communicated through a series of symbols and abbreviations. So a pharmacist needs to know these in order to select the correct medication. Some common used abbreviations may be summarised as -

ASA - Aspirin

CE - Conjugated estrogens

CPZ - chlorpromazine

EPO - erythropoietin

MOM - milk of magnesia

MVI - multivitamin

PCN - penicillin

Sometimes standard chemical abbreviations for electrolytes and classes of drugs may also be used.

Drug allergies are also abbreviated.

BID - twice a day

CID - five times a day

q12h - every 12 hours

QID - four times a day

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