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Awilson837

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You administer 0.5 mL of a 1:200 strength drug; how many milligrams of active ingredient are you giving?
 
  a. 0.25 mg
  b. 2.5 mg
  c. 25 mg
  d. 12.5 mg

Question 2

A dosage schedule for pediatric use of albuterol (0.5) is 0.03 mL/kg. You have a 22-lb, 12-month-old patient in the emergency department. How many milliliters of solution will you need?
 
  a. 0.3 mL
  b. 3 mL
  c. 30 mL
  d. 0.03 mL



kaillie

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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