Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube. The client is prescribed phenytoin 250 mg. The amount available is phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Calculate: 25 mg/5 mL = 5 mg/mL. For 250 mg, 250 ├â┬À 5 = 50 mL.