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    The physician orders atropine sulfate 300 mcg IM for preoperative medication. Looking at the label, how many milliliters will you administer?

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    Order: Atropine sulfate 300 mcg IM Label: 0.5 mg (0.1 mg/mL) Conversion: 0.5 mg = 500 mcg Concentration: 0.1 mg/mL = 100 mcg/mL Desired dose: 300 mcg Volume to administer: 300 mcg ÷ 100 mcg/mL = 3 mL
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