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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
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.