HESI RN pharmacology proctored exam
Calculation
The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes cefuroxime 1.5 grams every 8 hours IM for a client with pneumonia. The available vial is labeled, "Cefuroxime 500 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer to this client? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Convert grams to milligrams: 1.5 g x 1000 mg/g = 1500 mg Calculate the volume to administer: Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 1500 mg / 500 mg/mL = 3 mL
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