SOLUTION: A dosage of 200 mg of a medication has been ordered (This is the amount to be administered). The dosage strength available is 250mg in 15 mL. How many mL of the available medic

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Question 1188717: A dosage of 200 mg of a medication has been ordered (This is the amount to be
administered). The dosage strength available is 250mg in 15 mL. How many mL of the
available medication should be administered? If needed, round your answer to the nearest milliliter.
Answer by Shin123(626) About Me  (Show Source):
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We have the proportion 250%2F15=200%2Fx. Cross-multiplying, you get 250x=15%2A200. Solving, you get 250x=3000.highlight%28highlight_green%28highlight%28x=12%29%29%29.