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Practice Question

A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7.5 mg 1M to a client who is experiencing anxiety. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. DO not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

1.5

Rationale:

✍🏿 Use the Formula

Volume to administer (mL)=Desired dose (mg)/Available concentration (mg/mL)

✍🏿Given

Desired dose = 7.5 mg

Available concentration = 5 mg/mL

Volume=7.5 mg/5 mg÷ mL

1.5 mL

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