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Q1A nurse is preparing to administer a 2.5 g dose of an antibiotic. The pharmacy supplies the medication in vials containing 500 mg per 2 mL of solution. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse draw up to administer the correct dose?
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Correct answer: B
First, convert the required dose from grams to milligrams, as the medication concentration is in mg. Since 1 g = 1000 mg, 2.5 g is equal to 2500 mg. Next, set up a proportion to find the required volume in mL. The proportion is: 500 mg / 2 mL = 2500 mg / X mL. Solving for X gives (2500 mg * 2 mL) / 500 mg = 10 mL. Therefore, the nurse must draw up 10 mL.