Round to the Nearest Hundredth If the Dose Is Less

question 38

Short Answer

Round to the nearest hundredth if the dose is less than 1 mL. Round to the nearest tenth if the dose is greater than 1 mL.
-Protonix 20 mg is ordered IV twice a day for a patient. The medication is available in a 40 mg/10 mL concentration. How many milliliters would be given with each dose? ______

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Definitions:

Luteinizing Hormone

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Turner Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome in females (45,X), leading to developmental and physical differences.