ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
You are instructed to give morphine sulfate 6 mg to a client experiencing an MI. The drug label reads: 15 mg/mL How many mL would you give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 0.4 mL.
To calculate the correct dose, you divide the desired dose by the stock concentration. In this case, 6 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 0.4 mL.
Choice A is incorrect as it is too small of a dose.
Choice B is incorrect as it is too high of a dose.
Choice C is incorrect as it is also too high. The correct calculation is essential to ensure the patient receives the proper medication amount.
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