Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer naproxen 500 mg PO BID for a client who has osteoarthritis. The amount available is naproxen 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many mL 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
20
Rationale
Desired dose / Available dose = 500 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL.