Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. A physician ordered gentamicin 70 mg for injection. Gentamicin is available as 40 mg / mL. How many mL should be injected?A.      0.4 mLB.      0.8 mLC.      1.2 mLD.      1.8 mL

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: D

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