Practice Question
A client is ordered lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg IV every 8 hours as needed for agitation. Provided is a multi-dose vial containing Ativan for injection 20mg/10mL. What is the correct dose in ml. for this client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
0.5
Rationale:
◆ Order = 1 mg
◆ Vial = 20 mg/10 mL → 2 mg/mL
◆ Volume = dose ÷ conc = 1÷2=0.5 mL1 \div 2 = 0.5
◆ Draw exactly 0.5 mL
◆ Label and administer per IV policy
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: PN Dosage Calculation🧠
- Answer Choices: 1