A client is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 200 mg IVP now. The medication available is 200 mg/4 mL and is to be provided at the rate of 25 mg/min. How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide in a minute?
1. 0.25 mL
2. 0.5 mL
3. 0.75 mL
4. 1.25 mL
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Rationale 1: mL/min = 4 mL/200 mg x 25 mg/1 min. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 0.5 mL/min.
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