Name: ________________________________ Date: ___________

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EXERCISE NO. 1

Laboratory Equipment Used in Measurements

Pharmaceutical measurement is an important part of pharmacy practice. It is employed in the

community and institutional pharmacies, in pharmaceutical research, in the development and manufacture
of pharmaceuticals, in chemical and product analysis, and in quality control. This exercise focuses on the
equipment and methods used in the accurate measurement of therapeutic and pharmaceutical materials in
the community and institutional practice of pharmacy.

The expertise of pharmacists in accurately weighing and measuring materials is a historical and
unique skill, acquired through professional education and training. Moreover, this capability is an
expectation of other health professionals and the patient community being served. It is not an
overstatement to say that patients’ lives depend on it.

The role of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care includes the ability and responsibility
to compound—that is, to accurately weigh, measure volume, and combine individual therapeutic and
pharmaceutical components in the formulation and preparation of prescriptions and medication orders.

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the exercise, the student should be able to demonstrate familiarization with the
instruments and equipment that are utilized in the pharmaceutical calculations laboratory.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Identify, describe and indicate the use of the following instruments and equipment used in the
Pharmaceutical Calculation laboratory.
 I. GLASSWARE AND RELATED TOOLS

  

 Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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Figure 4

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Figure 5

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Figure 6

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Figure 7

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Figure 8

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 II. DOMESTIC MEASURES

Figure 9

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Figure 10

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Figure 12

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 Figure 13

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III. BALANCES

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Figure 16

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 IV. MISCELLANEOUS

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Figure 20

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Questions to Answer:
1. What are the advantages of knowing the different equipment and apparatuses used in pharmaceutical
calculations laboratory?

2. The proper use of glassware is classified as “TC” and “TD” as observed in the label. Differentiate the
two and give examples of each.

 3. What are the advantage and disadvantages of using domestic measures in pharmaceutical practice?

 4. Give the use of the following equipment and apparatus inside the laboratory:
   a. Fumehood

   b. Shower area

   c. Drying rack

5. Why is it important for all your glassware to be clean and dry before and after performing an
experiment?

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