Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing hallucinations. The provider prescribes chlorpromazine 50 mg 1M every 4 hr as needed. Available is chlorpromazine injection 25 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
2
Rationale:
To calculate the volume (mL) to administer per dose, use the formula: Volume to administer=Desired dose/Available concentration
Desired dose = 50 mg
Available concentration = 25 mg/mL
50 mg/25 mg/mL=2 mL
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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