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The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 200 mg intramuscularly every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, 'Streptomycin 1 gram/2.5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.))

Correct Answer: 0.5

Rationale: Concentration: 1 g = 1000 mg / 2.5 mL. Proportion: 1000 mg / 2.5 mL = 200 mg / x mL. Solving, x = (200 × 2.5) / 1000 = 0.5 mL.

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