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The child has been diagnosed with rickets. The child’s mother is educated about the importance of providing the child with 10 micrograms (400 International Units) of an oral vitamin D supplement each day. The child’s mother purchases over-the-counter vitamin D drops. The supplement is noted to contain 5 mcg of vitamin D in each 0.5 mL. How much of the supplement should the mother administer to the child each day? Record your answer using one decimal place.

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Answer:

1.0 mL each day

Explanation:

The required daily dosage of vitamin D is 10 micrograms.

The supplement contains 5 micrograms per 0.5mL.

The volume of supplement necessary to fulfill the daily requirements of vitamin D is:


V=(0.5\ mL)/(5\ mcg)*10\ mcg\\ V=1.0\ mL

She should administer 1.0 mL of the supplement each day.

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