Each liter of an intranasal antibiotic solution contains 160 mg of gentamicin. You have 2-mL gentamicin  vials that contain 40 mg. How many vials will you need if you are to prepare three liters of the antibiotic  solution?

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Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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Each liter of an intranasal antibiotic solution contains 160 mg of gentamicin. You have 2-mL gentamicin 
vials that contain 40 mg. How many vials will you need if you are to prepare three liters of the antibiotic 
solution?

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