Choral hydrate, a sedative and sleep-inducing drug, is available as a solution labeled 10.0 gr/fluidram. What volume in milliliters should be administered to a patient who is meant to receive 7.5 grains per dose? (1 gr = 64.8 mg; 1 fluidram = 3.72 mL)

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Choral hydrate, a sedative and sleep-inducing drug, is available as a solution labeled 10.0 gr/fluidram. What volume in milliliters should be administered to a patient who is meant to receive 7.5 grains per dose? (1 gr = 64.8 mg; 1 fluidram = 3.72 mL)

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1 grain = 64.8 mg

1 fluidram = 3.72 mL

* The given amount of drug

= 10.0 gr/fluidram

* The required amount of drug 

= 7.5 grains per dose

 

 

 

 

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