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Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

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Dr. Chow has ordered an intravenous injection of 25 mg of Dexamethasone for a 25 pound mixed-breed dog. If the concentration of the Dexamethasone is 2 mg/mL, how many mLs will this dog need?

17.5 mL
72.5 mL
12.5 mL
25 mL

Explanation

Answer: C - 12.5 mL would be needed to treat this patient with 25mg of Dexamethasone if the available strength is 2 mg/mL. The dose ordered (25 mg) is divided by the dose available (2 mg) for a result of 12.5.

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