Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A child is to receive dexamethasone (Decadron) intravenously at the ordered dosage of 7.6 mg. The drug concentration in the vial is 4 mg/mL. The nurse should administer how many ml?
Correct answer
1.9
Rationale
To calculate: 7.6 mg / 4 mg/mL = 1.9 mL, ensuring accurate administration of the prescribed dose.