A health care provider prescribes risperidone (Risperdal), PO, 2 mg, twice a day, for a child with schizophrenia. The medication label states: "Risperidone (Risperdal) 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 as a whole number.
ANS:
2
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
2 mg
----------- ? 1 ml = 2 ml
1 mg
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