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A dosage of \( 1700 \mathrm{mcg} \) has been ordered. The strength available is \( 1 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{mL} \). How many \( \mathrm{mL} \) will you administer? \[ \mathrm{mL} \]

Answer 1

To convert 1700 mcg to milligrams, divide by 1000 to get 1.7 mg. The medication's strength is 1 mg/mL, so the required dosage is 1.7 mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

To administer the correct dosage of medicine, it is important to understand unit conversion. A prescription requiring 1700 micrograms (mcg) when the medicine is available at a concentration of 1 milligram (mg) per milliliter (mL) requires converting micrograms to milligrams. Since 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg, we convert the prescribed 1700 mcg into milligrams by dividing by 1000, which gives us 1.7 mg. With the medicine strength being 1 mg/mL, the required dosage in mL would be the same as the number of milligrams needed, thus 1.7 mL of the medication should be administered.