The Label on a Bottle of Atropine Sulfate Indicates the Strength

question 49

Multiple Choice

The label on a bottle of atropine sulfate indicates the strength of the medication is 0.1 mg/ml. If an injection of 200 mcg of atropine sulfate is prescribed, how many milliliters of this drug should be given to the patient?

• A) 0.2 ml
• B) 20 ml
• C) 200 ml
• D) 2 ml
• E) 0.02 ml

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