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    Lpn nsg122 dosage calculation proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Round off to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only (numbers and decimal points only, no commas or labels)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    1. Identify the information given: Prescribed dose: 80 mg of fluoxetine Available concentration: 20 mg/5 mL 2. Determine the volume to be administered: Set up a proportion to solve for the unknown volume (X): 20 mg/5 mL = 80 mg/X mL Cross-multiplying gives us: 20 mg x X mL = 80 mg x 5 mL Simplifying: 20X = 400 Solving for X: X = 400 / 20 = 20 mL

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