Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer carbamazepine to a client who has an NG tube. The provider orders 800 mg each day in two divided doses. Carbamazepine oral suspension is available in 20mg/mL doses. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number Use a leading zero when applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
20
Rationale:
✅Calculation:
800 mg/day ÷ 2 = 400 mg per dose; 400 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 20 mL per dose
✅To determine the volume to administer, divide the prescribed dose per administration (400 mg) by the concentration (20 mg/mL) of the oral suspension.
✅Accurate medication dosage is essential for therapeutic effectiveness and client safety, especially with drugs like carbamazepine, which have narrow therapeutic windows.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 1