Practice Question
The doctor orders medication S 2.5 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. Medication S is supplied 40 mg/mL. The patient weighs 121 lbs. What will 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:
1.7
Rationale:
121 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 55 kg
2.5 mg × 55 = 137.5 mg/day
137.5 ÷ 2 = 68.75 mg per dose
68.75 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL = 1.72 ≈ 1.7 mL
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Dosage Calculations
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