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A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 99 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 1,000 mg/100 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["68"]

To calculate the mL of acetaminophen to administer, follow these steps:
    Convert the client's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg):
    Client's weight in kg = Client's weight in lb / 2.2 Client's weight in kg = 99 lb / 2.2 ≈ 45 kg
    
    Determine the total dosage required based on the client's weight:
    Total dosage = Client's weight in kg × Dosage (mg/kg) Total dosage = 45 kg × 15 mg/kg = 675 mg
    
    Determine the mL to administer based on the available concentration:
    Concentration (mg/mL) = 1,000 mg / 100 mL = 10 mg/mL
    
    Calculate the mL to administer:
    mL to administer = Total dosage (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) mL to administer = 675 mg / 10 mg/mL = 67.5 mL
    

Round the answer to the nearest whole number:
The nurse should administer 68 mL of acetaminophen
 


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Correct Answer is ["300"]

Explanation

  1. Convert tablespoons to milliliters:

    • 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) = 15 mL

  2. Determine the concentration of guaifenesin:

    • The concentration is 100 mg per 5 mL

  3. Calculate the amount of guaifenesin per 1 tablespoon (15 mL):

    • First, find out how many milligrams are in 1 mL:
      • 100 mg / 5 mL = 20 mg/mL
    • Then, multiply by 15 mL:
      • 20 mg/mL × 15 mL = 300 mg

So, the client is taking 300 mg of guaifenesin with each dose.

Correct Answer is ["68"]

Explanation

To calculate the mL of acetaminophen to administer, follow these steps:
Convert the client's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg):
Client's weight in kg = Client's weight in lb / 2.2 Client's weight in kg = 99 lb / 2.2 ≈ 45 kg

Determine the total dosage required based on the client's weight:
Total dosage = Client's weight in kg × Dosage (mg/kg) Total dosage = 45 kg × 15 mg/kg = 675 mg

Determine the mL to administer based on the available concentration:
Concentration (mg/mL) = 1,000 mg / 100 mL = 10 mg/mL

Calculate the mL to administer:
mL to administer = Total dosage (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) mL to administer = 675 mg / 10 mg/mL = 67.5 mL

Round the answer to the nearest whole number:
The nurse should administer 68 mL of acetaminophen

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