Question

14. The nurse receives an order for Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) 1.5 mg IM every 6 hours

P.R.N for severe pain. How many millimeters will the nurse administer per dose?
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Hydromorphone
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2 mg/mL C
1 mL
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Answer 1

0.75 ml q6hr

Step-by-step explanation:

the amount of medication needed:

(1.5 mg) / (2 mg/ml) = 0.75ml