Chloral hydrate, a sedative and sleep-inducing drug, is available as a solution labeled 10.0 gr/fluidram. What volume in mL should be administered to a patient who is meant to receive 7.5 grains per dose? (1 gr = 64.8 mg; 1 fluidram = 3.72 mL)

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Chloral hydrate, a sedative and sleep-inducing drug, is available as a solution labeled 10.0
gr/fluidram. What volume in mL should be administered to a patient who is meant to receive 7.5 grains
per dose? (1 gr = 64.8 mg; 1 fluidram = 3.72 mL)

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The concentration of Chloral hydrate= 10.0 gr/fluidram

Conversion factors are as follows:

1 gr = 64.8 mg

1 fluidram = 3.72 mL

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