Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Albuterol sulfate 0.63 mg by nebulizer q8hOn hand: Albuterol sulfate 1.25 mg/3 mL inhalation solution
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1.5 mL
H = 1.25 mg; Q = 3 mL; D = 0.63 mg
A = 0.504 × 3 mL
A = 1.512 mL, rounded to 1.5 mL
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