A client unable to take cyclosporine oral solution is prescribed the IV form. The nurse anticipates the IV dose should be:
a. 1/2 the oral dose. c. 2 times the oral dose.
b. 1/3 the oral dose. d. the same as the oral dose.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the standard IV dose.
B Correct: This is the expected IV dose.
C Incorrect: This would be an excessive dose.
D Incorrect: This would be an excessive dose.
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