Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer phenobarbital sodium 300 mg IV bolus to a client who is experiencing withdrawal from benzodiazepines. Available is phenobarbital sodium injection 130 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.)
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Explanation & Rationale
Step-by-step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 300 mg Determine the concentration available: 130 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=300 mg130 mg/mL Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=2.3077 Round to the nearest tenth: 2.3 mL
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