The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic

What does the abbreviation "mcg" in the dosage stand for?


micrograms

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