Name the metric units commonly used in medication administration, from smallest to largest. (Use correct abbreviations.)
Volume:
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
Weight:
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
c. ____________________
d. ____________________
ANS:
Volume: a. mL; b. L
Weight: a. mcg; b. mg; c. g; d. kg
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