A health care provider prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), PO, 0.5 mg, twice a day, for a child with schizophrenia. The medication label states: "Haloperidol (Haldol) oral concentrate, 1 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose
How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
ANS:
0.5
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
0.5 mg
----------- ? 1 ml = 0.5 ml
1 mg
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