Carry out the necessary calculations to determine the number of teaspoons that should be administered for a dosage of 50 mg if the drug is available in a concentration of 10 mg/ml.
A. 1 teaspoon
B. 1.5 teaspoons
C. 0.5 teaspoons
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: A
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