Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg IM every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/25 mL'. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct answer
5
Rationale
200 mg ├À (1000 mg/25 mL) = 5 mL.