A dose of 350mg is ordered from a physician. The drug is available as 500mg/10mL. How many mL is needed for the dose?

Angel Guillen asked Jul 3, 2022

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7mL is needed for the dose.

500/10 = 350/x
Then cross-multiply:
500x = 3500
Divide both sides by 500
x = 7

Asimo answered Jul 10, 2022

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