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If a child is prescribed 1/2 ounce of medication, how many milliliters should be administered?
A. 10 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1/2 ounce Conversion = 1 ounce = 30 mL Volume in mL = Number of ounces × 30 mL = 1/2 × 30 = 15 mL
B. 20 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1/2 ounce Conversion = 1 ounce = 30 mL Volume in mL = Number of ounces × 30 mL = 1/2 × 30 = 15 mL
C. 25 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1/2 ounce Conversion = 1 ounce = 30 mL Volume in mL = Number of ounces × 30 mL = 1/2 × 30 = 15 mL
D. 15 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1/2 ounce Conversion = 1 ounce = 30 mL Volume in mL = Number of ounces × 30 mL = 1/2 × 30 = 15 mL
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Full Explanation
Calculation:
Ordered Dose = 1/2 ounce
Conversion = 1 ounce = 30 mL
Volume in mL = Number of ounces × 30 mL
= 1/2 × 30
= 15 mL
Similar Questions
How does the dosage strength on a drug label ensure proper medication administration?
A. It indicates the drug's expiration date.
It indicates the drug's expiration date: The expiration date shows how long the medication remains effective, but it does not guide dosing or administration amounts.
B. It provides information on the drug's side effects,
It provides information on the drug's side effects: Side effects are listed separately in patient information materials, not in the dosage strength section of the label.
C. It guides the exact amount to be administered.
It guides the exact amount to be administered: Dosage strength specifies the amount of active drug per unit, such as milligrams per tablet or milliliters per liquid. This information is essential for calculating and administering the correct dose to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.
D. lists the inactive ingredients.
Lists the inactive ingredients: Inactive ingredients are important for identifying potential allergens but do not inform the nurse about the correct dose to give the patient.
Full Explanation
Rationale:
A. It indicates the drug's expiration date: The expiration date shows how long the medication remains effective, but it does not guide dosing or administration amounts.
B. It provides information on the drug's side effects: Side effects are listed separately in patient information materials, not in the dosage strength section of the label.
C. It guides the exact amount to be administered: Dosage strength specifies the amount of active drug per unit, such as milligrams per tablet or milliliters per liquid. This information is essential for calculating and administering the correct dose to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.
D. Lists the inactive ingredients: Inactive ingredients are important for identifying potential allergens but do not inform the nurse about the correct dose to give the patient.
A medication order reads 200 mg, but the available dose is 500 mg/10 mL. How many mL should be administered?
A. 8 mL
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 200 mg Available Dose = 500 mg Available Volume = 10 mL Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose / Available Dose) × Available Volume = (200 / 500) × 10 = 0.4 × 10 = 4 mL
B. 4 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 200 mg Available Dose = 500 mg Available Volume = 10 mL Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose / Available Dose) × Available Volume = (200 / 500) × 10 = 0.4 × 10 = 4 mL
C. 2 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 200 mg Available Dose = 500 mg Available Volume = 10 mL Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose / Available Dose) × Available Volume = (200 / 500) × 10 = 0.4 × 10 = 4 mL
D. 6mL
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 200 mg Available Dose = 500 mg Available Volume = 10 mL Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose / Available Dose) × Available Volume = (200 / 500) × 10 = 0.4 × 10 = 4 mL
Full Explanation
Calculation:
Ordered Dose = 200 mg
Available Dose = 500 mg
Available Volume = 10 mL
Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose / Available Dose) × Available Volume
= (200 / 500) × 10
= 0.4 × 10
= 4 mL
A healthcare provider prescribes a medication dosage of 1 quart. Convert this dosage to milliliters.
A. 720 mil
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1 quart Conversion = 1 quart = 960 mL Volume in mL = Number of quarts × 960 mL = 1 × 960 = 960 mL
B. 480 ml
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1 quart Conversion = 1 quart = 960 mL Volume in mL = Number of quarts × 960 mL = 1 × 960 = 960 mL
C. 1200 mL
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1 quart Conversion = 1 quart = 960 mL Volume in mL = Number of quarts × 960 mL = 1 × 960 = 960 mL
D. 960 mL
Calculation: Ordered Dose = 1 quart Conversion = 1 quart = 960 mL Volume in mL = Number of quarts × 960 mL = 1 × 960 = 960 mL
Full Explanation
Calculation:
Ordered Dose = 1 quart
Conversion = 1 quart = 960 mL
Volume in mL = Number of quarts × 960 mL
= 1 × 960
= 960 mL