The patient/client is to receive 0.05 mg of liquid Lanoxin (Digoxin) once daily. What is the dosage of this medication in micrograms?
A) 0.5 mcg
B) 5 mcg
C) 50 mcg
D) 500 mcg

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When you move from a larger quantity (milligrams) to a smaller quantity (micrograms), multiply or move the decimal three places to the right. To convert 0.05 mg to micrograms, move the decimal point three places to the right, which equals 50 mcg. The Quick Method for changing milligrams to micrograms 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 mg = 1000 micrograms; the milligram is the larger measure (1 mg > x mcg). The arrow directs moving the decimal point three places to the right (0.05 mg = 50 mcg).

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