Title: Identify basic units of the commonly used systems of measurement.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Performing Mathematical Operations (Posology)

Identification should include the basic units of measurement

- avoirdupois system
- apothecary system
- metric system
- United States Customary System.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are different systems of measurement used?
- Why must workers in the veterinary industry be skillful in using the basic units of all commonly used systems of measurement?
- What could be the consequences of confusing two different systems of measurement when measuring?