The following exercises provide opportunities for you to practice calculating equivalent measurements. Refer to Table 4-5 and Table 4-6 on p. 30 for abbreviations and symbols for ounce in both the apothecary and household systems.

CheckPoint: Equivalent Measurements and Measurement Symbols
In addition to a patient’s weight and dose of medication, a pharmacy technician must have an understanding of the different systems of measurement to prevent medication errors while interpreting prescriptions. The following exercises provide opportunities for you to practice calculating equivalent measurements. Refer to Table 4-5 and Table 4-6 on p. 30 for abbreviations and symbols for ounce in both the apothecary and household systems. Although it is not noted in the text, one cubic centimeter (cc) is equivalent to one mL. For example, 5 cc = 5 mL, 3.1 mL = 3.1 cc, and so forth.
 Resource: Ch. 4 of Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext
 Show all of your calculations in a Microsoft® Word document, using Equation Editor.
 Calculate equivalent measurements within the metric system for the following exercises:
1. 1 mcg = ____ mg
2. 0.2 L = ____ mL
3. 100 mg = ____ mcg
4. 500 mg = ____ g
5. 1 kg = ____ g
6. 1 mm = ____ cm
7. 150 mL = ____ L
8. 125 mcg = ____ mg
9. 70 kg = ____ g
10. 500 mcg = ____ g
 Identify the symbols used for measurement in the following exercises:
1. Test Your Knowledge, p. 32: Problem 12
2. Test Your Knowledge, p. 33: Problems 43, 45, 48, & 59
 Post your work and answers to both sets of problems as an attachment.