The label on a vial of the pain-relief medication sufentanil reads 200 mcg/5 ml. If a medication order reads 80 mcg IV push, how many milliliters should this patient be given?
A) 2.2 ml
B) 1.8 ml
C) 2.0 ml
D) 2.3 ml
E) 12.5 ml

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To determine the volume of medication to administer, use the formula: (desired dose ÷ concentration) = volume to administer. Here, (80 mcg ÷ (200 mcg/5 ml)) = 2 ml.

The Label on a Vial of the Pain-Relief Medication Sufentanil