The nurse is to administer 15 mg of morphine liquid to the patient. How much morphine liquid will the nurse draw up to administer to the patient?

Morphine sulfate oral solution
(CONCENTRATE)
100 mg/5 mL
(20 mg/mL)
CII only

a.
0.5 mL
b.
0.75 mL
c.
1.3 mL
d.
1.5 mL


ANS: B
15 mg x 1 mL = 0.75 mL
Dose 20 mg

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