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Chloeellawright

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A patient has acetaminophen 650 mg ordered every 4 hours per gastric tube. The acetaminophen syrup is supplied in a 160 milligram per 5-mL concentration.
 
  How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest tenth) ___________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient with rapid atrial fibrillation has an order for Corvert 1 mg IV over 1 minute STAT. The medication is available in a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. How many milliliters of Corvert would the nurse administer? _____
 
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Answer to Question 1

20.3 mL

Answer to Question 2

5 mL



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