A health care provider prescribes Osmitrol (mannitol) 0.25 g/kg intravenously (IV) every 6 hours for a child after a brain tumor removal. The child weighs 20 kg. The medication label states: "Osmitrol (Mannitol) 250 mg/1 ml."
The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
________________
ANS:
20
Calculate the dose.
0.25 g ? 20 = 5 g convert to mg = 5000 mg
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
5000 mg
----------- ? 1 ml = 20 ml
250 mg
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