A patient with an acute exacerbation of emphysema is prescribed 60 mg of methylprednisolone per intravenous push. The medication is available from the pharmacy as 40 mg per 1 mL. How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer? Calculate to the nearest tenth decimal point.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1.5
Using the equation Dosage Available/Dosage Prescribed, 60 mg/40 mg × 1 mL = 6/4 × 1 = 1.5 mL. The nurse will need to administer 1.5 mL of methylprednisolone.
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