Question

if the label reads 900 mcg/ml and the doctor orders 0.9 mg for the patient, how many ml will the patient receive? the will patient receive ml

Explanation:

Step1: Convert milligrams to micrograms

Since \(1\space mg = 1000\space mcg\), then \(0.9\space mg=0.9\times1000 = 900\space mcg\).

Step2: Calculate the volume

We know the concentration is \(C = 900\space mcg/mL\) and the amount of drug needed \(A=900\space mcg\). Using the formula \(V=\frac{A}{C}\), where \(V\) is the volume. Substitute \(A = 900\space mcg\) and \(C=900\space mcg/mL\) into the formula: \(V=\frac{900\space mcg}{900\space mcg/mL}=1\space mL\).

Answer:

\(1\)