The Physician Has Ordered 75 Mg of a Medication to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered 75 mg of a medication to be given intramuscularly. Available: 50 mg/mL.
Amount of drug to be drawn is _____ cc.

• A) 0.2
• B) 0.5
• C) 1.0
• D) 1.5
• E) 2.0

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Definitions:

Ambulatory Care

Health services provided to patients who do not require hospitalization and can walk (ambulate), including doctor's visits, outpatient procedures, and clinics.

Outpatient Care

Medical treatment provided to patients who do not require overnight hospitalization.

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Medical doctors who provide comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body.

General Practitioners

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