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    Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
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    A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine mesylate 2 mg IM to a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing an extrapyramidal reaction to antipsychotic medication. Available is benztropine mesylate injection 1 mg/mL in 2 mL ampules. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 2 mg Determine the concentration available: 1 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose/(mg)Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=2 mg/1mg/mL Result: Volume (mL)=2

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