Question

The patient just received 5 mg of Pendozil. The label states, "Pendozil 1:800." What volume (ml) of the medication was administered to the patient?

Answer 1

Given information :

The patient just received 5mg of Pendozil.

The drug label states,"Pendozil 1:800 .

That means 1gm of Pendozil in 800mL.

1gram =1000mg

Hence,

1000mg of Pendozil in 800mL.

1000mg ---------------------------- 800mL

5mg --------------------------------'x' mL

Let's do Cross multiplication,

800mL × 5 mg

'x' mL = -----------------------------------------

1000mg

800 × 5

= ----------------------

1000

x = 4 mL

So 4mL of 1:800 solution of Pendozil is required to administer 5mg of Pendozil.