Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (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
Available: 7.5 mg/15 mL, Desired: 5 mg. Volume = 5 mg / 7.5 mg ├âÔÇö 15 mL = 10 mL.