RN HESI Dosage Calculations II 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 per Pen
Explanation & Rationale
- The liraglutide Pen contains 18 mg of liraglutide. - The Pen can deliver doses of 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, or 1.8 mg. - The healthcare provider prescribed 1.2 mg daily for the client. - To calculate the number of doses in each Pen, divide 18 mg by 1.2 mg. - The answer is 15 doses per Pen.
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