Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 3 mg/kg/day IM in three divided doses to a client who weighs 85 kg. Available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
2.1
Rationale:
🧮 Step-by-Step Calculation:
1️⃣ Calculate the total daily dose:3mg×85kg=255mg/day
2️⃣ Divide the total daily dose into 3 doses:255÷3=85mg per dose
3️⃣ Use the concentration to calculate volume per dose:85÷40=2.125mL
4️⃣ Round to the nearest tenth:2.125≈2.1mL
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
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