Hesi Medical Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
Calculation
The healthcare provider prescribes liraglutide 1.2 mg subcutaneously daily for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The liraglutide Pen contains 18 mg of liraglutide and will deliver doses of 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, or 1.8 mg. When teaching the client about the use of the liraglutide Pen, how many doses should the nurse tell the client is available in each Pen? (Enter the numerical value only.)
doses
Explanation & Rationale
The number of doses available in the Pen can be found by dividing the total amount in the Pen by the prescribed dose: Total amount in the Pen = 18 mg Prescribed dose = 1.2 mg Number of doses = Total amount in the Pen / Prescribed dose Number of doses = 18 mg / 1.2 mg Number of doses = 15 doses
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