Question

MED MATH

The physician writes an order is for 40 mg of a medication to be
given. The package insert recommends no more than 10 mg/minute be
given. The available concentration is 20 mg/ml. How many ml

Answer 1

To administer a 40 mg dose of medication at a concentration of 20 mg/mL, 2 mL of the medication should be prepared and given at a rate not exceeding 10 mg/minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

Medication Dosage Calculation

The physician's order is for 40 mg of a medication to be given, and the maximum recommended rate is 10 mg/minute. The medication is available at a concentration of 20 mg/mL. To calculate the volume in milliliters (mL) needed for the administration of 40 mg, we use the following formula:

Volume (mL) = Total dose needed (mg) ÷ Concentration (mg/mL)

Plugging in the values gives us:

Volume (mL) = 40 mg ÷ 20 mg/mL = 2 mL

Therefore, to administer the 40 mg dose at the correct concentration, 2 mL of the medication should be prepared.