The physician orders methadone 7.5 mg p.o. q.4h. The methadone label reads 5 mg/5mL. How many milliliters would you administer?
1. 1.5 mL
2. 0.3 mL
3. 0.75 mL
4. 7.5 mL
4
Global Rationale: 5 mg per 5 mL.
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