A physician ordered 88 micrograms of thyroid hormone. Which of the following is the equivalent amount in milligrams?

88,000
880
0.88
0.088


0.088

Rationale: 0.088 mg is equivalent to 88 micrograms. In the metric system, 1 mg = 1000 mcg. Therefore, 88 micrograms divided by 1000 = 0.88 mg.

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