Ati dosage calculation rn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is converting a medication dose from g to mcg. The amount available is 5 g. The nurse should recognize that this amount is equal to how many mcg? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mcg
Explanation & Rationale
Amount to be converted = 5 g. conversion factors. 1 g = 1,000 mg 1 mg = 1,000 mcg Therefore, 1 g = 1,000,000 mcg. Convert grams (g) to micrograms (mcg). Total mcg = Amount (g) x 1,000,000 mcg/g = 5 g x 1,000,000 mcg/g = 5,000,000 mcg.
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