A Patient Is to Be Administered a Dose of 250

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is to be administered a dose of 250 mg of a medication subcutaneously. Available: 250 mg/1.5 mL amp.
Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

• A) 0.05
• B) 1
• C) 1.5
• D) 2
• E) 2.5

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Definitions:

Hydraulic Circuit

A system of interconnected components using pressurized fluid to perform work, such as moving machinery parts.

Suction

The creation of a partial vacuum to draw fluids or solids towards a space, used in various applications like pumps and medical procedures.

Psi

Pounds per square inch, a unit of pressure measurement used to quantify the force exerted in a given area, commonly used in measuring tire and air system pressures.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere at any given point, usually measured in millibars (mb) or inches of mercury (Hg).