Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The primary health care provider (PHCP) prescribes ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV to a pediatric client who weighs 18.18 kg (39.99 lbs). The medication label reads 2 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer using 1 decimal place.
Correct answer
2.7 mL
Rationale
Calculate dose: 0.15 mg/kg ├âÔÇö 18.18 kg = 2.727 mg. Convert: 2.727 mg ├â┬À 2 mg/mL = 1.3635 mL, rounded to 2.7 mL.