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2. Insert the correct response. Round to the nearest hundredth if the dose is less than 1 mL. Round to the nearest tenth if t
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Given data

(D)Desired dose or dose ordered = 3500 unit

(H) Dose in hand = 5000 units/mL

(Q) Quantity of dose in hand = 1 mL

The formula for dosage calculation is

D \div H x Q

OR

(D) Desired dose / (H) Dose in hand x (Q) Quantity of dose in hand = Amount to be administered.

Thus, 3500 units / 5000 units x 1 mL = 0.7 mL

The answer is 0.7 mL

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