Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A physician orders 500 mg medication IV.  The vial that is in stock lists the following instructions:  "Constitute to 200 mg/mL with 4.8 mL of sterile water for injection."  How many milliliters should be given?

What will be an ideal response?


2.5 mL

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