A pharmacist has a 25mL syringe. What is the smallest volume he can accurately measure with the syringe according to the general volume measuring guideline? Report volume in mL rounded to the nearest whole number.
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It is generally accepted that the smallest volume that can be accurately measured with a syringe is 10% of its total volume. So, for a 25mL syringe, the smallest volume that can be accurately measured would be 10% of 25mL, which is 2.5mL. However, the question Show more…
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