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Convert 0.025 mg to micrograms.

  • A. 25 mcg
  • B. 250 mcg
  • C. 2.5 mcg
  • D. 0.25 mcg
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you multiply by 1000, not 10000. Therefore, 0.025 mg equals 25 mcg. Choice B (250 mcg) is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies by 10000. Choice C (2.5 mcg) is incorrect as it incorrectly divides by 10. Choice D (0.25 mcg) is incorrect as it incorrectly multiplies by 10.