Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube, prescribed phenytoin 250 mg, available as phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mLHow many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct answer
50
Rationale
The correct answer is 50 mL. The rationale is based on the prescription to administer a specific dose. To calculate the amount, consider the prescribed dosage strength and volume required for each dose. In this case, the prescribed dose requires 50 mL to be administered. Other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the prescribed dosage amount. For example, options below 50 mL would result in underdosing, while options above 50 mL would result in overdosing. Therefore, the correct answer is 50 mL to ensure the patient receives the accurate prescribed dosage.