Practice exercise (made-up values, not clinical guidance). Convert 0.0005 g to mcg: find x.
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Answer key
- 1. x = 500 mcg
- 2. V = 10 mL
- 3. T = 40 °C
- 4. x = 103 gtt/min
- 5. t = 4.17 h
- 6. t = 505 min
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