How many milliliters of antibiotics (83.7 mg per 5mL) are needed to give a patient a total dosage of 117.8 mg?

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Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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How many milliliters of antibiotics (83.7 mg per 5mL) are needed to give a patient a total dosage of 117.8 mg?

 

 

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Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals.They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.Antibiotics can be taken in different ways. Orally by mouth or through injection.

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