A client is prescribed 20 mg of a medication in two divided doses. The pharmacy supplies the medication as 20 mg/5 mL syringes. The client should receive an individual dose of:
a. 2.5 mL. c. 0.5 mL.
b. the entire syringe. d. 10 mL.
ANS: A
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A Correct: 10 mg divided by 20 mg = 0.5 x 5 mL = 2.5 mL.
B Incorrect: This would be twice the prescribed individual dose, or the entire daily dose.
C Incorrect: This is an inaccurate calculation.
D Incorrect: This would provide 40 mg of medication.
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