While reviewing a medication order, the nurse determines that it is wr

While reviewing a medication order, the nurse determines that it is written using the metric system. What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion about the medication order?

1. Number of ounces
2. Number of drams of the solution
3. Number of milligrams of the medication
4. Number of grains of the medication
5. Number of milliliters of the solution

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3, 5
Rationale 1: Ounces are a measurement in the household system.
Rationale 2: Drams are a measurement in the apothecaries’ system.
Rationale 3: Milligrams are a measurement in the metric system.
Rationale 4: Grains are a measurement in the apothecaries’ system.
Rationale 5: Milliliters are a measurement in the metric system.