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The nurse has to administer Decadron (dexamethasone sodium phosphate) 9 mg IV daily for 2 days. The medication is available as Decadron (dexamethasone sodium phosphate) 4 milligrams per milliliter.
 
  How many milliliters of medication would the nurse draw up in the syringe?

Question 2

The nurse has to administer Sublimaze (fentanyl citrate) 60 mcg IM 30 minutes prior to surgery. The medication is available as Sublimaze (fentanyl citrate) 50 mcg/mL. How many milliliters of medication would the nurse draw up in the syringe?
 
  A) 1
  B) 1.1
  C) 1.15
  D) 1.2



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Answer to Question 1

2.3 mL

Answer to Question 2

D



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