How much of an error would occur if a technician filled a 1-microgram (mcg) order with a 1-milligram (mg) dose?
A) 10 times the requested dose
B) 100 times the requested dose
C) 1000 times the requested dose
D) 10,000 times the requested dose

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1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg), so filling a 1-mcg order with a 1-mg dose would result in administering 1000 times the requested dose.

How Much of an Error Would Occur If a Technician