The nurse administers 6 grams of medication. Which system of measurement is the nurse using to administer medications?
1. Metric
2. Apothecaries'
3. Household
4. Metric or apothecaries'
Correct Answer: 1
The metric system uses grams, liters, and meters, whereas the apothecaries' system uses drams, grains, and minims. The household system uses measures such as teaspoons, cups, ounces, pounds, and inches.
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