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    Dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime 400 mg PO to a client who has a urinary tract infection. Available is cefixime 200 mg/5 mL suspension. 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

    Formula: Volume (mL) = (Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg)) ×Volume of available concentration (mL) Given: Desired dose: 400 mg Available concentration: 200 mg/5 mL Volume = (400 mg / 200 mg) × 5 mL = 2 × 5 mL = 10 mL Therefore, the nurse should administer 10 mL of cefixime.

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