Question

An order is represented for 10 mg medication. On hand are vials containing 20 mg/mL. How many milliliters must you dispense to the patient?

Answer 1

Give 2mL to the patient

Explanation:

Ordered 10mg

Have 20mg/mL

Volume: ?

{20mg/ml}{10mg} (this represents a fraction)

the mg cancel each other out and mL is left over 20÷10=2mL