The healthcare provider has prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan) 2 mg/kg IVP to be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The patient weighs 54 kg. The Reglan is dispensed in a 10 mg/10 mL vial. How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer? Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
11
54 ×2 divided by 10 mg/10 mL = 10.8 ccs
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