A patient's health care provider gave her a prescription for her sore throat. The prescription was written using the apothecary system. Which of the following prescription dosages uses the apothecary system?
A. 1 ounce twice daily
B. 15 mL three times a day
C. 1 g twice daily
D. 25 mg three times a day
A
The apothecary system is a measurement system that includes ounces, pounds, and pints.
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