Calculation of Lisinopril Volume for Administration

A nurse is administering medication to a patient diagnosed with heart failure. The physician has ordered a dose of 2.5 mg of lisinopril. The lisinopril available is in a concentration of 5 mg per mL. To ensure the patient receives the correct dose, the nurse must calculate the volume of medication to administer.

Fill in the blank with the correct volume of lisinopril to be administered in mL:

______ mL