A health care provider prescribes sertraline (Zoloft) PO, 50 mg, daily, for a child with depression. The medication label states: "Sertraline (Zoloft) oral concentrate, 20 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 to one decimal place.
ANS:
2.5
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
50 mg
----------- ? 1 ml = 2.5 ml
20 mg
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