A patient with badly infected wounds is prescribed gentamicin 40 mg IV q8h. On hand is gentamicin 80 me per 2 mL. How many milliliters contain the correct dosage?

A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 3 mL


Answer: B

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What are the two types of markings that are required during transport?

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Keeping an individual carrying weapons near the medical provider to repel attackers is known as armed protection.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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