A client is receiving methylprednisolone 40 mg IV. The nurse prepares the dose using a vial containing methylprednisolone 125 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth).
The Correct Answer is ["0.64"]
Dose required: 40 mg
Concentration: 125 mg/2 mL = 62.5 mg/mL
Volume to administer: 40 mg ÷ 62.5 mg/mL = 0.64 mL
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Correct Answer is ["1900"]
Explanation
Calculate the infusion time:
Total volume: 150 mL
Infusion rate: 100 mL/hr
Infusion time: 150 mL / 100 mL/hr = 1.5 hours
2. Convert 1.5 hours to hours and minutes:
1.5 hours = 1 hour and 30 minutes
3. Add the infusion time to the start time:
Start time: 1730
Infusion time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Completion time: 1730 + 1 hour 30 minutes = 1900
Correct Answer is ["1.8"]
Explanation
Convert weight: 132 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 60 kg Total dose: 1.5 mg/kg × 60 kg = 90 mg
Volume to administer: 90 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 1.8 mL
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