The physician orders 30 mg of medication diluted in 100 mL of D5W given over 15...

The physician orders 30 mg of medication diluted in 100 mL of D5W given over 15 to 30 minutes IV. The medication is supplied in 40 mg/5mL. How many milliters will the nurse add to the IV solution. Show work

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The order is 30mg in 100 ml given by physician.

The medication is supplied in 40mg/5ml.

So, for 30 mg it will be 30 x 5/40 that is 3.75 ml.

Nurse will administer 3.75 ml to the IV solution.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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