Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a child who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate oral solution 40 mg per day, divided into two doses. Available is methylphenidate oral solution 10 mg/5 mL. How many mL of methylphenidate should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
10
Rationale
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Rationale:
To calculate the mL per dose, divide the total daily dose by the concentration of the medication.
40 mg per day ├À 10 mg/5 mL = 8 mL per dose
Round to the nearest whole number, the nurse should administer 10 mL per dose.
Summary of other choices:
A. Incorrect. No value provided.
B. Incorrect. No calculation shown.
C. Incorrect. No relevant information given.
D. Incorrect. No explanation provided.
E. Incorrect. No relevant answer.
F. Incorrect. No reasoning provided.
G. Incorrect. No calculation or reasoning shown.
Rationale:
To calculate the mL per dose, divide the total daily dose by the concentration of the medication.
40 mg per day ├À 10 mg/5 mL = 8 mL per dose
Round to the nearest whole number, the nurse should administer 10 mL per dose.
Summary of other choices:
A. Incorrect. No value provided.
B. Incorrect. No calculation shown.
C. Incorrect. No relevant information given.
D. Incorrect. No explanation provided.
E. Incorrect. No relevant answer.
F. Incorrect. No reasoning provided.
G. Incorrect. No calculation or reasoning shown.