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The health care provider prescribes 1 teaspoon of medication for a client. The nurse converts the dosage to 5 milliliters of medication.
 
  Which conversion did the nurse complete to administer the medication to the client?
  1. From the household system to the metric system
  2. From apothecaries' system to the metric system
  3. From the metric system to the household system
  4. From the household system to the apothecaries' system

Question 2

The nurse administers 6 grams of medication. Which system of measurement is the nurse using to administer medications?
 
  1. Metric
  2. Apothecaries'
  3. Household
  4. Metric or apothecaries'



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Teaspoons are part of the household system. The nurse converts teaspoons to milliliters, which is part of the metric system. The metric system uses grams, liters, and meters, whereas the apothecaries' system uses drams, grains, and minims. The household system uses measures such as teaspoons, cups, ounces, pounds, and inches.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The metric system uses grams, liters, and meters, whereas the apothecaries' system uses drams, grains, and minims. The household system uses measures such as teaspoons, cups, ounces, pounds, and inches.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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