Practice Question
The care provider orders 12mg/kg of acyclovir. The client weights 101 lbs. Acyclovir is supplied as 100mg/2mL. The nurse will administer what quantity of medication?1 (Include a numeric value and a unit of measurement in your answer. Round your final answer to the nearest whole number.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
11
Rationale:
💠 Step 1: Convert weight → 101 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 45.9 kg.
💠 Step 2: Calculate ordered dose → 12 mg × 45.9 = 550.8 mg.
💠 Step 3: Supply concentration → 100 mg/2 mL = 50 mg/mL.
💠 Step 4: Required volume → 550.8 ÷ 50 = 11.0 mL.
💠 Final step: Round to nearest whole number = 11 mL.
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- Domain: Fundamentals
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