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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A client with an extrapyramidal reaction receives a prescription for diphenhydramine 35 mg IM. The medication is supplied as 50 mg/mL in a 1 mL prefilled single-use syringe. How many mL should the nurse give? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the dosage. 35 mg Step 2: Identify the concentration. 50 mg/mL Step 3: Calculate the volume to administer. 35 ÷ 50 = 0.7 mL

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