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    Hesi rn dosage calculations proctored exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider prescribes hydroxyzine 35 mg IM for a client who is vomiting. The available drug is labeled, "50 mg/mL.". How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Given: Ordered dose of Hydroxyzine: 35 mg Concentration of Hydroxyzine: 50 mg/mL Step 1: Set up the proportion: Desired dose (mg) / Volume to administer (mL) = Concentration (mg/mL) Step 2: Substitute the values: 35 mg / Volume = 50 mg/mL Step 3: Solve for the unknown volume: Volume = 35 mg / (50 mg/mL) Volume = 35 mg x (1 mL / 50 mg) Volume = 0.7 mL

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