Question

solve the following parenteral dosage problem. the physician has ordered decadron 5 milligrams from a vial labeled 8 milligrams per milliliter. give: ____. shade the syringe. milliliter(s) (simplify your answer. type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the proportion

Let \(x\) be the volume in milliliters. The proportion is \(\frac{5\space mg}{x\space mL}=\frac{8\space mg}{1\space mL}\).

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

Cross - multiply: \(8x = 5\times1\). Then \(x=\frac{5}{8}\).
Calculate \(\frac{5}{8}=0.625\approx0.63\) (rounded to the nearest hundredth).

Answer:

\(0.63\)