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    Hesi rn dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes metoclopramide 7.5 mg IM every 3 hours PRN vomiting for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse prepares an injection using a 2 mL prefilled syringe cartridge labeled, "Metoclopramide 5 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Desired dose = 7.5 mg Available concentration = 5 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer: Volume to administer (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 7.5 mg / 5 mg/mL = 1.5 mL

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