STANDARD RECEIPTS. 4^1 



I Wine-glass holds about 2 fluid ounces. 

 I Tea-cup holds about 4 fluid ounces. 

 I Coffee-cup holds about 8 fluid ounces. 

 I Tumbler holds adout 8 fluid ounces. 

 I Pinch of leaves weighs about i dram. 

 I Handful of leaves weighs about 10 drams. 



Doses at Different Ages. The doses of medicines at different 

 ages vary. Children and aged people should receive less than the or- 

 dinary dose. Opiates should be given in less quanties than other med- 

 icine, because they seem to take greater effect on the young. The fol- 

 lowing table will give the dose as usually administered. 



Under six months one-sixteenth of a full dose. 



Under one 5'ear one-thirteenth of a full dose: 



Under two years one-seventh of a full dose. 



Under three years one-fifth of a full dose. 



Under four years one-fourth of a full dose. 



Under seven years one-third of a full dose. 



Under ten years five-elevenths of a full dose. 



Under fifteen j^ears one-half of a full dose. 



Under twenty years two-thirds of a full dose. 



TO PREVENT CONTAGION AND BLOOD POISONING. 



Antiseptics. In cases of wounds it is often the case to find that 

 poisonous germs existing in the air are absorbed, and the wound does 

 not heal properly because of the germs producing putrefaction in the 

 injured tissue. Blood-poisoning may follow the absorption of these mi- 

 croscopic organisms. Certain agents have the power of destroying 

 these poisonous germs, and are known as antiseptics. 



Deadly Poisons. Some of the most valuable antiseptics are among 

 the deadliest poisons, even in very small quantities. They should nev- 

 er be used except under the direction of a physician. People who are 

 wounded should insist on antiseptics being used. If the attending 

 physician refuses or neglects his duty in this respect, choose another. 

 Among the antiseptics corrosive sublimate is the best known. It occur? 

 in the form of small, white granules, and is very poisonous. It is used 

 by dissolving three grains in a pint of hot water. A small quantity of 

 glycerine placed upon the corrosive-sublimate, before adding the hot 

 water will hasten the solution. This solution is used in washing and 



