Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The primary health care provider prescribes 250 mg of amikacin sulfate every 12 hours. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Refer to the figure.
Correct answer
5
Rationale
Use the medication calculation formula. Formula: (Desired ├âÔÇö mL) / Available = mL per dose. (250 mg ├âÔÇö 2 mL) / 100 mg = 5 mL per dose.