To find out how many milliliters (mL) of the nausea medicine (Zofran) are required for a single dose of 10 mg, we need to perform a few calculations based on the information provided.
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Determine the concentration of the solution:
- The bottle contains 4 mg of medication per 1 teaspoon (tsp).
- There are approximately 5 mL in 1 teaspoon.
First, we find out how much medication is in 1 mL: \[ \text{Concentration} = \frac{4 \text{ mg}}{5 \text{ mL}} = 0.8 \text{ mg/mL} \]
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Calculate the volume required for a 10 mg dose: To find out how many mL are needed for a 10 mg dose, we use the formula: \[ \text{Volume (mL)} = \frac{\text{Dose (mg)}}{\text{Concentration (mg/mL)}} \] Substituting the values we have: \[ \text{Volume (mL)} = \frac{10 \text{ mg}}{0.8 \text{ mg/mL}} = 12.5 \text{ mL} \]
Therefore, for a single dose of 10 mg of Zofran, you would need to administer 12.5 mL of the medication.