Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer fluphenazine hydrochloride 3 mg IM to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is fluphenazine hydrochloride injection 2.5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 3 mg Determine the concentration available: 2.5 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose/(mg)Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=3 mg/2.5 mg/mL Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=1.2
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