Ati pharm patho midterm proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing hallucinations. The provider prescribes chlorpromazine 50 mg IM every 4 hr as needed. Available is chlorpromazine injection 25 mg/mL. How many mL 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.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Answer: 2 mL Rationale: Desired dose = 50 mg Available concentration = 25 mg/mL mL to administer = Desired dose ÷ Available concentration mL to administer = 50 mg ÷ 25 mg/mL = 2 mL Final Answer: 2 mL
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