From the following list, select the items associated with the metric system
a. liter
b. gram
c. grain
d. scruple
e. milligram
f. drams
g. minim
b: Grain is a unit of measure in the apothecary system. Some practitioners still use the apothecary system when writing prescriptions (Figure 2–2).
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A. Tapping a finger or pencil B. Leaning back in the chair C. Lowering of the head D. Leaning toward the person