Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 75 mg 1M per week. Available is haloperidol decanoate 100mg/ml for injection. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
0.75
Rationale:
🟢 Use the formula:
(Desired dose ÷ Available concentration)
(75 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL)
0.75 mL.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
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