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asmith134

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An infant is to receive 6 mg of a liquid drug that is available in the strength of 10 mg/mL. How many drops (gtt) of this drug is the correct dose?
 
  a. 3
  b. 6
  c. 9
  d. 12

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A patient is prescribed potassium 15 mEq in an oral solution. How many ounces is the correct dose to be administered to the patient from a solution of potassium with a strength of 20 mEq in 8 ounces? _____ ounces
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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