The prescription is for 375 mg of an oral liquid medication. The medication available is 250 mg per 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Record the answer using one decimal place. Round only at the end of the calculation.
Calculation
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Explanation
Multiply the prescribed-to-available dose ratio by the supplied volume: (375 mg ÷ 250 mg) × 5 mL = 7.5 mL.