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    ATI Mental Health proctored Exam( Miami Regional University)
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5mL. 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 is: 40 mg ÷ 20 mg Step 2 is: (40 ÷ 20) = 2 Step 3 is: 2 × 5 mL = 10 mL Final answer = 10 mL

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