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Practice Question

The client has an order for ketorolac 30 mg IV every 8 hours. The medication available is 80 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for each dose? (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)

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Correct Answer:

0.8

Rationale:

Have: 80 mg in 2 mL

Step 1: Find mg per mL

80 mg ÷ 2 mL = 40 mg/mL

Step 2: Use ordered dose

Ordered: 30 mg

Volume (mL) = Ordered dose ÷ Concentration

Volume = 30 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL

Volume = 0.75 mL

Step 3: Round to nearest tenth

0.75 mL ≈ 0.8 mL

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
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