Question

You have orders to give a patient 20 mg of a certain medication. The medication is stored 4 mg per 5-mL dose. How many milliliters will need to be given?

A. 15 mL
B. 20 mL
C. 25 mL
D. 30 mL
E. 35 mL

Answer 1

5 ml -> 4 mg
x ml -> 20 mg
x = (20*5)/4