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    Pharmacology proctored exam - Pain seizure
    Calculation

    Morphine 4 mg IV is ordered every 4 hours. You have 5 mg/mL on hand. How many milliliters per dose will you give to your client? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth). Ensure to include both a number and a tag.

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Prescribed dose = 4 mg Available concentration = 5 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer. Volume (mL) = Prescribed dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 4 mg / 5 mg/mL = 0.8 mL.

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