Answer :
To determine the required dosage in mL, we start with the given information:
- The ordered dosage is [tex]$70$[/tex] mEq.
- The available strength is [tex]$200$[/tex] mEq in [tex]$20$[/tex] mL.
First, calculate the conversion factor (in mL per mEq) using the available data:
[tex]$$
\text{Dosage Ratio} = \frac{20 \text{ mL}}{200 \text{ mEq}} = 0.1 \text{ mL per mEq}.
$$[/tex]
Next, use the dosage ratio to find the volume needed for the ordered dosage:
[tex]$$
\text{Volume Needed} = 70 \text{ mEq} \times 0.1 \text{ mL per mEq} = 7.0 \text{ mL}.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the dosage to be administered is [tex]$\boxed{7.0 \text{ mL}}$[/tex].
- The ordered dosage is [tex]$70$[/tex] mEq.
- The available strength is [tex]$200$[/tex] mEq in [tex]$20$[/tex] mL.
First, calculate the conversion factor (in mL per mEq) using the available data:
[tex]$$
\text{Dosage Ratio} = \frac{20 \text{ mL}}{200 \text{ mEq}} = 0.1 \text{ mL per mEq}.
$$[/tex]
Next, use the dosage ratio to find the volume needed for the ordered dosage:
[tex]$$
\text{Volume Needed} = 70 \text{ mEq} \times 0.1 \text{ mL per mEq} = 7.0 \text{ mL}.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the dosage to be administered is [tex]$\boxed{7.0 \text{ mL}}$[/tex].
