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A patient is ordered polyethylene glycol 17 g PO daily. The container states: mix 17 g with 4 oz of water. How many mL of water should be used per serving?

30 mL

100 mL

120 mL

150 ml.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

The container instructions state to mix 17 g with 4 oz of water.

1 ounce (oz) = 30 mL

4 oz × 30 mL = 120 mL

So, 120 mL of water should be used per serving.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength

Ordered Dose: 125 mcg (0.125 mg)

Tablet Strength: 0.25 mg per tablet

Calculate the number of tablets to administer

Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength

Number of Tablets = 0.125 ÷ 0.25

= 0.5

A. 0.06 mL B. 0.6 mL C. 0. 1 mL D. 1 mL

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Calculation:

U-100 insulin means 100 units per 1 mL.

Ordered dose: 6 units

mL to administer = Ordered dose ÷ Concentration

mL = 6 units ÷ 100 units/mL

= 0.06 mL

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