While preparing a dose of ferrous sulfate, the prescription requires 80 mg, and the available solution is 64 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
8 mL
7.5 mL
6.25 mL
5 mL
The Correct Answer is C
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 80 mg
Available Concentration: 64 mg/5 mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration
Volume to administer = (80 ÷ 64) × 5
Volume to administer = 1.25 × 5
= 6.25 mL
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 75 mg
Available Concentration: 15 mg/mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration
Volume to administer = 75 ÷ 15
= 5 mL
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 10 units
Available Concentration: 100 units/mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration
Volume to administer = 10 ÷ 100
= 0.1 mL
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