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1. How many mcg are there in 0.2 mg?

• A. 20 mcg
• B. 200 mcg
• C. 2000 mcg
• D. 2 mcg

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.2 mg is equivalent to 200 mcg. It is crucial to understand this conversion to ensure precise medication dosages. Choice A is incorrect because it does not account for the conversion factor of 1000 between milligrams and micrograms. Choice C is incorrect as it represents the conversion of grams to micrograms. Choice D is incorrect as it does not consider the conversion factor from milligrams to micrograms.

2. What does 'km' stand for in the metric system?

• A. kilometer
• B. kilomole
• C. kilobyte
• D. knot

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the metric system, 'km' stands for kilometer, which is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. This choice is correct as 'kilometer' is the standard unit for measuring long distances. Choice B, 'kilomole,' is incorrect as it is a unit in chemistry representing a quantity of substance. Choice C, 'kilobyte,' is incorrect as it is a unit of digital information storage, not a unit of measurement. Choice D, 'knot,' is incorrect as it is a unit of speed used in navigation and aeronautics, not a unit of length in the metric system.

3. What is 0.05 mg in mcg?

• A. 50 mcg
• B. 500 mcg
• C. 5 mcg
• D. 0.5 mcg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 0.05 mg is equivalent to 50 mcg because 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000. Therefore, 0.05 mg x 1000 = 50 mcg. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert milligrams to micrograms. Option B (500 mcg) would be the result if the conversion was done incorrectly by adding an extra zero, while options C (5 mcg) and D (0.5 mcg) are incorrect due to miscalculating the conversion factor.

4. What is 0.04 g in mg?

• A. 40 mg
• B. 400 mg
• C. 4 mg
• D. 0.4 mg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you multiply by 1000 since there are 1000 milligrams in a gram. Therefore, to convert 0.04 grams to milligrams, you would do 0.04 * 1000 = 40 mg. Choice A, '40 mg,' is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert grams to milligrams. Choice B, '400 mg,' is incorrect because it mistakenly multiplies by 10 instead of 1000. Choice C, '4 mg,' is incorrect because it does not account for the correct conversion factor. Choice D, '0.4 mg,' is incorrect because it underestimates the conversion by a factor of 10.

5. Convert 250 milliliters to liters.

• A. 25 liters
• B. 0.25 liters
• C. 2.5 liters
• D. 0.025 liters

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert milliliters to liters, you need to divide by 1000 since there are 1000 milliliters in a liter. Therefore, 250 milliliters is equal to 250/1000 = 0.25 liters. Choice A, 25 liters, is incorrect as it is a magnitude higher than the correct answer. Choice C, 2.5 liters, is also incorrect as it is 10 times greater than the correct conversion. Choice D, 0.025 liters, is incorrect as it is a magnitude lower than the correct conversion.

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