Which of the following is a unit used to measure weight (mass) in the metric system?
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Medical Office Assistant · Foundational Medical Knowledge
Units of Measure and Metric Conversions
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Which metric unit is used to measure the volume of a liquid such as water or oral medication?
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In the metric system, the prefix 'milli-' means which value?
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The metric prefix 'kilo-' represents a factor of which value?
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The metric prefix 'micro-' represents a factor of which value?
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You’ll learn to
- Identify metric units of measure for weight, volume, length, and temperature.
- Convert accurately within the metric system, including gram, milligram, microgram, liter, and milliliter conversions.
- Apply household-to-metric equivalencies for common measurements.
- Recognize the safety importance of correct units, decimal placement, and error-prone abbreviations.
Sources & references
- Institute for Safe Medication Practices — ISMP - Medication Safety
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Drugs
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