After receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer, Mr. Clark experiences severe nausea and vomiting. The licensed practitioner orders 5 mg Compazine IM. You have Compazine in a 10 mL multidose vial that provides the drug as 5 mg/mL. How many mL of Compazine will you administer to Mr. Clark?

A. 0.5 mL
B. 1.5 mL
C. 1 mL
D. 2 mL
E. 2.5 mL


Answer: C

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