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    Ati rn mental health proctored exam 2023
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    A nurse is caring for a child who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate oral solution 40 mg per day, divided into two doses. Available is methylphenidate oral solution 10 mg/5 mL. How many mL of methylphenidate should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mls per dose

    Explanation & Rationale

    Per dose= 40mg/2= 20mg per dose Available concentration = 10mg/5ml Each ml contains: 2mg Therefore, the child should receive: 20mg/2mg/ml= 10mls per dose

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