Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes lamivudine oral solution 150 mg twice daily for a client who is HIV positive. The available bottle contains 240 mL of lamivudine labeled, '10 mg/mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer in a 24 hour period? (Enter numeric value only.)
Correct answer
30
Rationale
Dose per administration: 150 mg / (10 mg/mL) = 15 mL. Daily volume: 15 ├âÔÇö 2 = 30 mL.