While Preparing a Dose of Liquid Medication for Administration Through

question 6

Multiple Choice

While preparing a dose of liquid medication for administration through a gastrostomy tube, the nurse measures 15 mL into a plastic medicine cup. Which of the following indicates the appropriate dose of medication?

• A) When the cup is held at eye level, the lowest level of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
• B) When the cup is held up to the light, the middle of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
• C) When the cup is sitting on a level table, the top of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.
• D) When the cup is placed on a countertop, any part of the medication meniscus rests on the 15-mL calibration line.

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