When the physician orders a dose of a drug in a different form from that which is available, you will need to ________ from one unit of measurement to another.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
convert
When a physician orders a dose of a drug in another form from which it is available, convert from one unit of measurement to another.
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1. "Herbs, over-the-counter medications, and illicit drugs can all affect a patient's blood pressure." 2. "Blood pressure is higher in some overweight and obese individuals." 3. "Dehydration tends to raise a patient's blood pressure." 4. "The average systolic pressure in newborns is around 40 mm Hg."