The Metric System (Select All That Apply.)

question 22

Multiple Choice

The metric system (Select all that apply.)

• A) is also called the fractional system.
• B) is used most often in medication administration.
• C) has units of measure such as grain and drop.
• D) is based on the decimal system.
• E) is gradually replacing the apothecary and household systems.
• F) expresses quantities using Arabic numbers and decimals.

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