A medication prescription for 600 mg of drug is written. How many grains of drug will be administered?

a. 5 gr c. 15 gr
b. 10 gr d. 20 gr


ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This equals 300 mg.
B Correct: One grain = 60 mg, which divided into 600 mg = 10 grains
C Incorrect: This would be 900 mg.
D Incorrect: This would be 1200 mg.

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