A patient requires a 50 mL dose of a medication that is supplied as 10 mg/mL. How many milligrams is administered?

To determine the number of milligrams administered to the patient, you need to multiply the volume of the medication dose by the concentration of the medication. In this case, the patient requires a 50 mL dose, and the medication is supplied at a concentration of 10 mg per 1 mL.

The calculation is as follows:

1. Start with the volume of the dose, which is 50 mL.

2. Since the concentration is 10 mg/mL, you will multiply this value by the volume:

50 mL × 10 mg/mL = 500 mg

It appears there might be a misunderstanding in the provided answer selection, as none of the choices align with this calculation. Assuming the intention was to select the correct answer based on the correct interpretation of the data, 500 mg would be the accurate amount that is actually administered. If the values in the choices offered were indeed correct, an error might have occurred in problem setup or answer selection. It’s crucial in dosage calculation to confirm both the concentration and the total volume being administered to determine the correct amount of active medication delivered to the patient.