Nurs 4th Sem Mce A-fall 2025 Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam (Montgomery College)
Calculation
A client is to receive enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Available is enoxaparin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: Desired dose = 30 mg Available concentration = 40 mg/mL Step 1: Set up proportion: 40 mg : 1 mL = 30 mg : X mL Step 2: Cross multiply: 40 × X = 30 × 1 40X = 30 X = 30 ÷ 40 = 0.75 ≈ 0.8 mL Final Answer: 0.8 mL
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