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Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate) 200 mcg I.M. has been ordered. The ampule label reads 0.2 mg/mL. The nurse should administer how many milliliters?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
First, convert micrograms to milligrams: 200 mcg = 0.2 mg. Then: 0.2 mg / X mL = 0.2 mg / 1 mL, so X = 1 mL.