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A nurse is asked to convert a medication dose of 30 mL to L. What is the correct conversion?

3 L

0.03 L

0.3 L

0.003 L

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

The conversion factor

1 L = 1000 mL

Convert 30 mL to liters

Volume in liters = 30 ÷ 1000

= 0.03 L

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Identify the ordered dose and vial concentration

Ordered Dose: 2,000 mcg (2 mg)

Available Concentration: 1 mg/mL

Calculate the volume to administer

Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration

Volume to administer = 2 ÷ 1

= 2 mL

A. 2 tablets B. 1 tablet C. 4 tablets D. 3 tablets

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength

Ordered Dose: 0.25 mg (250 mcg)

Tablet Strength: 125 mcg per tablet

Calculate the number of tablets to administer

Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength

Number of Tablets = 250 ÷ 125

= 2

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