Calculating Medication Concentration

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient who has been prescribed a dosage of 250 mg of a medication. The nurse is required to prepare 5 mL of the medication solution. To ensure the patient receives the correct dose, it is crucial that the nurse calculates the number of milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) in the solution.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate mg/mL concentration of the medication:

___ mg/mL