Question

multiple choice 1 point
how much volume would the nurse administer for each single dose based on the following information provided? round to the nearest tenth.
order: hydralazine 10 mg iv q4h prn
available: hydralazine 20 mg per ml
0.5 ml
2 units
0.5 units
2 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

Use the formula $Volume=\frac{Dose}{Concentration}$.

Step2: Substitute values

The dose ordered is $10$ mg and the concentration is $20$ mg per mL. So, $Volume=\frac{10}{20}$.

Step3: Calculate the volume

$\frac{10}{20}=0.5$ mL.

Answer:

0.5 mL