Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer mycostatin 400,000 units PO every 6 hr. Available is mycostatin oral suspension 100,000 units/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:
4
Rationale:
- Desired dose = 400,000 units
- Available concentration = 100,000 units/mL
- Use the formula:400,000÷100,000=4
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
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