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Which of the following terms is used to describe the weight or amount of a drug, usually represented as a metric unit (i.e., gram, milligram, microgram)?

A. Dosage strength
B. Drug form
C. Drug quantity
D. Drug code



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Final answer:

The term used to describe the weight or amount of a drug in metric units is drug quantity.


Explanation:

The term used to describe the weight or amount of a drug, usually in metric units like gram or milligram, is drug quantity.

In medicine, dosages are carefully controlled to ensure the proper amount of active ingredient per dose, often measured in milligrams or micrograms.

Without specifying units, a number can have dangerous consequences, as seen in the example of phenobarbital dosages.


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