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The order is to administer 37.5 mg. The label reads 75 mg/ml.How many ml(s) would...

The order is to administer 37.5 mg. The label reads 75 mg/ml. How many ml(s) would you give?

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Order = 37.5 mg

Dose available = 75 mg / 1 ml

Answer= 37.5 ÷ 75 x 1 ml

= 0.5 ml

0.5 ml have to give


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