Author Question: Convert the metric measure: 0.01 g __________ mg Fill in the blank(s) with correct ... (Read 71 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Convert the metric measure: 0.01 g __________ mg

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

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.

bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

10 mg
10

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.