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    ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 5
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer liquid mycostatin 600,000 units PO every 8 hr. Available is mycostatin 100,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Volume to administer = Prescribed dose / Available concentration Volume =600,000 units / 100,000 units/ml = 6 mL Correct Answer: 6 mL

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