False. Many medications are measured in grams or milligrams, but these units are not specific to the apothecary system. The apothecary system primarily uses units such as grains, scruples, drams, ounces, and pounds to measure medications. However, the metric system (grams and milligrams) is more commonly used in modern medicine.
True. Many medications are measured in grams or milligrams, which are basic units of the apothecary system. The apothecary system is an old system of measurement used in pharmacy and is based on ratios and proportions. In this system, medications are often measured in grains, scruples, drachms, ounces, or pounds, which can be further converted to grams or milligrams for precise measurement. However, it's important to note that in modern pharmaceutical practice, the metric system is more commonly used for measurement and dosing of medications.
