The patient/client is to receive Nitrostat 0.4-mg tablet. How many grams of medication are in this tablet?
A) 0.0004
B) 0.004
C) 0.04
D) 400

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When you move from a smaller quantity (milligrams) to a larger quantity (grams), divide or move the decimal three places to the left. To convert 0.4 mg to grams, move the decimal point three places to the left, which equals 0.0004 g. The Quick Method for changing milligrams to grams is to write the equivalent that you need, show which way the decimal point should move by drawing an arrow, make sure the open part of the arrow always faces the larger measure, and remember that 1 g = 1000 mg; the gram is the larger measure (100 mg < x g). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the left (0.4 mg = 0.0004 g).

The Patient/client Is to Receive Nitrostat 0