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How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

Which of the following is not a unit of measurement for weight?

Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour if the infusion pump is set to deliver 50 milliliters per minute.

A patient is prescribed to receive 500 mg of medication every 8 hours. The available medication is in tablet form with a strength of 250 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the patient take per dose?

Which of the following is not a commonly used measurement system in drug calculations?

Convert 2.5 grams to milligrams.

Therefore, 2.5 g x 1000 = 2500 mg. 7. Calculate the total volume of a medication if the concentration is 50 mg/mL and the prescribed dosage is 200 mg.

Which of the following is not a commonly used route of medication administration?

Calculate the infusion time in hours if a 500 mL bag of IV fluid is to be infused at a rate of 100 mL per hour.

Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for "before meals"?