Question

The prescribed dose of a certain medication is 1 deciliter. The amount administered must be accurate to within plus/minus 1 percent. The amount being administered should be measured in what unit to the nearest whole number to ensure that the needed accuracy is attained?

A) decaliters
B) deciliters
C) milliliters
D) microliters

Answer 1

The amount being administered should be measured in milliliters to ensure the needed accuracy.

Step-by-step explanation:

To ensure accurate dosage administration of a medication within plus/minus 1 percent, the amount being administered should be measured in milliliters (C) to the nearest whole number. Milliliters are a smaller unit of volume measurement compared to deciliters, decaliters, and liters. By using milliliters, the measurement can be more precise and allow for the required accuracy.