The abbreviationmcg stands for "microgram," or 10^-6 grams. The abbreviation mg stands for "milligram," or 10^-3 grams. The relationship between these is ...
1 mg = 1000 mcg
<h3>Dose</h3>
The order for 6000 mcg is an order for 6(1000 mcg) = 6(1 mg) = 6 mg. At 4 mg/mL, the quantity of dexamethasone required is ...
(6 mg)/(4 mg/mL) = (6/4) mL = 1.5 mL
The nurse will give 1.5 milliliters of dexamethasone.
