ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 4
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. 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
The available concentration is 7.5 mg/15 mL. The nurse needs to administer 5 mg of hydrocodone. Volume to administer= Desired dose / Concentration ×Volume available Volume to administer= 5mge / 7.5mg ×15mL=10mL Answer: 10 mL
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