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A health care provider prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), PO, 0.5 mg, twice a day, for a child with schizophrenia. The medication label states: Haloperidol (Haldol) oral concentrate, 1 mg/1 ml. The nurse prepares to administer one dose.
 
  How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.

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A health care provider prescribes risperidone (Risperdal), PO, 2 mg, twice a day, for a child with schizophrenia. The medication label states: Risperidone (Risperdal) oral concentrate, 1 mg/1 ml. The nurse prepares to administer one dose.
 
  How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer as a whole number.


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CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
0.5

Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
-----------  Volume = ml per dose
Available

0.5 mg
-----------  1 ml = 0.5 ml
1 mg

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
2

Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
-----------  Volume = ml per dose
Available

2 mg
-----------  1 ml = 2 ml
1 mg


pane00

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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