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    Nur 335 Med Surg Adult Health ekg (examplify) Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    Prescribed: Amiodarone hydrochloride 5 mg/kg as IV push now. Available: Amiodarone hydrochloride 150 mg/3 mL. Patient weight: 80 kg. How many mL will the nurse administer for the prescribed dose?

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 80 kg × 5 mg/kg = 400 mg. Step 2 is 400 mg ÷ (150 mg ÷ 3 mL) = 8 mL. Final calculated answer is 8 mL.

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