Question

The provider orders lactulose (Cephulac) syrup 25 g via gastric tube bid. The nurse has available lactulose (Cephulac) syrup 10 g/ 15 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to deliver one dose? (Record your answer using one decimal place)

a) 12.5 mL
b) 15 mL
c) 25 mL
d) 37.5 mL

Answer 1

To deliver a 25 g dose of lactulose syrup with a concentration of 10 g per 15 mL, the nurse would need to administer 37.5 mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks how many milliliters of lactulose syrup a nurse should administer to deliver a dose of 25 g, given that the syrup has a concentration of 10 g per 15 mL. To find the volume needed for one dose, we use the following proportion:

10 g / 15 mL = 25 g / X mL

To solve for X, we cross-multiply and divide:

10 g × X mL = 25 g × 15 mL

X × 10 g = 375 g·mL

X = 375 g·mL / 10 g

X = 37.5 mL

Therefore, to administer a dose of 25 g, the nurse needs to give 37.5 mL of the lactulose syrup.