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    Hesi bsn 315 rn pharmacology 35504 proctored exam
    Calculation

    The nurse plans to administer naloxone 1 mg. The label of the 10 mL vial indicates that the drug concentration is "Naloxone 0.4 mg/mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Prescribed dose = 1 mg Available concentration = 0.4 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer. Volume (mL) = Prescribed dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 1 mg / 0.4 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.

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