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    Ati lpn dosage calculation proctored exam

    You have a vial labeled 5 mg/mL of medication for IM injection. The physician orders a 2 mg dose. How many mL will you administer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 2 mg Available Concentration: 5 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume = 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4 mL

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