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folubunmi

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A client is prescribed ritonavir (Norvir) 120 mg PO oral solution bid. The nurse has the following medication available: 80 mg/1 mL. How many milliliters of the medication will the nurse provide to the client? Round to the nearest tenth.
 
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Question 2

Convert the metric measure: 300 mcg __________ mg
 
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Answer to Question 1

1.5 mL

Global Rationale: mL/dose = 1 mL/80 mg x 120 mg/1 dose. Multiply the numerators (1 x 120 = 120). Multiply the denominators (80 x 1 = 80). 120/80 = 1.5 mL.

Answer to Question 2

0.3 mg
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