Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/2.5 mL.' How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct answer
0.5
Rationale
200 mg = 0.5 mL from 1 g/2.5 mL vial.