Ati lpn adult med surg dosage calculation quiz proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer lidocaine 50 mg IV bolus. Available is lidocaine 200 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Ordered Dose (D) = 50 mg Available Dose (H) = 200 mg Quantity (Q) = 1 mL Calculate Volume (mL) Volume (mL) = (Dose Ordered (D) / Dose Available (H)) x Quantity (Q) = (50 mg / 200 mg) x 1 mL = 0.25 x 1 mL = 0.25 mL Round to the Nearest Tenth = 0.3.
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