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an organization that states the rule for pharmaceutical calculation
United States Pharmacopeia
rule for sig fig in pharmaceutical calculations
all figures are to be utilized until the calculations are completed and then only the significant figures retained in the final result
Involves the logical sequencing and placement of a series of ratios into and equation
Dimensional Analysis
other word for Dimensional Analysis
Factor Analysis/ Factor-Label Method/ Unit-Factor Method
Guide for Dimensional Analysis
Given Quantity, Conversion Factor for Given Quantity, Conversion Factor for Wanted Quantity, Conversion Computation, Wanted Quantity
prefix most commonly used in the practice of pharmacy
Kilo, Milli, Micro, Nano
what system uses a prefix to pair with a base unit to describe a measurement
SI system
Hectogram
10^2 or 100 grams
Milligram
10^-3 or 0.001 grams
Kilogram
10^3 or 1000 grams
Dekagram
10^1 or 10 grams
Microgram
10^-6 or 0.000001 grams
Nanogram
10^-9 or 0.000000001 grams
Decigram
0.1 gram
Centigram
10^-2 or 0.01 grams
is a global standard for expressing the magnitudes or quantities of important natural phenomena
SI system
SI system full name
The International System of Units
is the official system for weights and measures in USP - NF
International System of Units(SI)
system of measurement that is the traditional system of pharmacy, and although it is now largely historic significance, components of the system are occasionally found on prescription
Apothecaries System
common system of commerce, employed along with the SI in the United States
Avoirdupois System
