A dosage of 200 mcg is ordered. There is 0.4 mg / 1.5 mL in stock. How much should be administered?
0.25 mL
0.75 mL
1.25 mL
1.75 mL
0.75 mL
Rationale: You must first convert me to mcg. 0.4 mg = 400 mcg. Using the formula 200 mcg / 400 mcg x 1.5, we find that 0.75 mL should be administered.
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