LPN Fundamentals Proctored Exam (basic Nursing)
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Medication Order: Keflex 1 gram via PEG-tube every six hours. Available: Keflex oral suspension 125 milligrams per 5 milliliters. How much will the nurse administer each dose?
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1 Step 1 is to convert the ordered dose to milligrams: 1 gram× 1000 milligrams/gram = 1000 milligrams. Step 2 is to calculate the volume to administer using the available concentration: 1000 milligrams÷ (125 milligrams÷ 5 milliliters) = 1000 milligrams÷ 25 mg/mL. Step 3 is to state the final volume: 40 milliliters.
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