A child is to receive dexamethasone (Decadron) intravenously at the ordered dosage of 7.6 mg. The drug concentration in the vial is 4 mg/mL. Which of the following amount would the nurse administer?

0.05 mL
0.72 mL
1.9 mL
3.8 mL

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 3 : 1.9 mL

Concept:-

Term	Symbol
Dosage ordered or desired dose	D
Dosage strength or supply on hand	H
Unit of measure or quantity of unit	Q
Unknown Dosage	X

Given,

D = 7.6 mg
H = 4 mg
Q = 1
X = D/H x Q
X = 7.6/4 x 1
X = 1.9 mg

Therefore, the nurse should be administered 1.9 mg.

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