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    Hesi Medical Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider prescribes metoclopramide 7.5 mg/mL 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 dosage: 7.5 mg/mL Available concentration: 5 mg/mL Calculate the volume needed: Volume = Desired dosage / Concentration Volume = 7.5 mg / 5 mg/mL Volume = 1.5 mL The nurse should administer 1.5 mL.

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