Carry out the necessary calculations to determine the number of teaspoons that should be administered for a dosage of 50 mg if the drug is available in a concentration of 10 mg/ml.

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Step 1: Determine the dosage. 10 mg/ml = 50 mg/X; 10X = 50 mg; X = 50 mg/10 mg per ml; X= 5 ml. Step 2: Determine the number of teaspoons that should be administered to deliver a dosage of 5 ml. 1 teaspoonful = 5 ml.

Carry Out the Necessary Calculations to Determine the Number of Teaspoons