0.5 g of medication is ordered. The label reads 125 mg/mL. What is the correct dose to be administered?
a. 1 mL
b. 2 mL
c. 3 mL
d. 4 mL
ANS: D
Desired dose over available dose × the unit. Unit is what the available dose is contained in.
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