Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A child is prescribed 10 mg/kg of a medication, and the child weighs 15 kg. The medication is available as 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
3 mL
Rationale
Calculation: 15 kg ├ù 10 mg/kg = 150 mg. Volume = 150 mg ├À 50 mg/mL = 3 mL. Since no options are provided, the calculated volume is noted for accuracy.