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    Hesi pharmacology proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes cyanocobalamin 100 mcg IM every 3 days for a client with pernicious anemia. The vial is labeled, "Cyanocobalamin Injection USP 1 mg/mL." How many mL(s) should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Desired dose = 100 mcg. Available concentration and convert to matching units. Available concentration = 1 mg/mL Convert mg to mcg: 1 mg = 1000 mcg Available concentration = 1000 mcg/mL. Calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL). Volume to administer (mL) = Desired dose (mcg) / Available concentration (mcg/mL) = 100 mcg / 1000 mcg/mL = 0.1 mL.

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