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frankwu

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Convert the metric measure: 0.01 g __________ mg
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The following medication order has been written for a client: Indomethacin 15 mg oral suspension PO q 6 hours. The nurse has the following medication available: 25 mg/5 mL.
 
  How many mL of the medication will the nurse provide to the client? Round to the nearest whole number.


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bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

10 mg
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Answer to Question 2

3 mL/dose.

Global Rationale: mL/dose = 5 mL/25 mg x 15 mg/1 dose. Multiply the numerators (5 x 15 = 75). Multiply the denominators (25 x 1 = 25). 75/25 = 3 mL/dose.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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