•	The physician has ordered Drug A 115 mg. Drug A is supplied 60 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters will you administer using an oral syringe marked in tenths? 
a.	


To calculate the amount of Drug A to administer, we can use the formula:

\[
\text{Volume to administer (mL)} = \left( \frac{\text{Prescribed dose (mg)}}{\text{Concentration (mg/mL)}} \right)
\]

Given:
- The prescribed dose of Drug A is 115 mg.
- The concentration of Drug A is 60 mg/5 mL.

Now, let's break it down:

1. First, determine how many mg of Drug A are in 1 mL:

\[
\frac{60 \, \text{mg}}{5 \, \text{mL}} = 12 \, \text{mg/mL}
\]

2. Then, calculate how many mL you need to administer to give 115 mg:

\[
\text{Volume to administer} = \frac{115 \, \text{mg}}{12 \, \text{mg/mL}} \approx 9.58 \, \text{mL}
\]

### Answer:
You will administer **9.6 mL** (rounded to the nearest tenth using an oral syringe).

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you calculate dosages for medications with different concentrations?
2. What is the importance of accurate syringe measurements in drug administration?
3. How do you convert between different units (e.g., mg, mL, mcg) in medication dosing?
4. What safety precautions should be taken when administering medication to avoid overdose?
5. Why is rounding critical when using an oral syringe?

**Tip:** Always double-check your calculations and the syringe markings to ensure the correct dose is administered.

The physician has ordered Drug A 115 mg. Drug A is supplied 60 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters will you administer using an oral syringe marked in tenths?

Learn how to calculate the correct dosage for Drug A, prescribed at 115 mg and supplied at 60 mg/5 mL. This problem covers key concepts such as proportions and unit conversions, and shows the step-by-step calculation to administer 9.6 mL using an oral syringe. Suitable for students and professionals in Grades 8-10.

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