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    Ati lpn paediatrics nursing cohort 5 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/5 mL. 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 1: Use the formula Volume (mL) = (Desired dose ÷ Concentration per mL) × 5 Step 2: Insert known values Volume = (200 ÷ 100) × 5 Volume = 2 × 5 = 10 mL Final Answer: 10 mL

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