Solution:
It is given that 1-2 mg every 4 hours.
Prescribed medications 1mg for 4 hours.
Available : 5mg/ml
5mg of drug present in 1ml
So, 1 mg of drug present 1/5 = 0.2 ml.
So, prescribed drug should be given 0.2ml to the patient.
The dose is safe.
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