ATI Dosage Calculation and Safe Medication Administration 3.0 - Medication Administration

ATI Dosage Calculation and Safe Medication Administration 3.0 - Medication Administration A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 1 g PO twice daily to a client. Available is sucralfate 1,000 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? - ~ANSWER 1 tablet Rationale: 1. 1 g = 1,000 mg 2. 1,000 mg/1 tablet = 1,000 mg/x tablet 3. 1,000x = 1,000 4. x = 1 tablet A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine hydrochloride 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How many mcg should the nurse administer? - ~ANSWER 500 mcg Rationale: 1. 0.5 mg = 500 mcg A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hours. Available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer per dose? - ~ANSWER 2 teaspoons Rationale: 1. 12.5 mg/5 mL = 25 mg/x mL 2. 12.5x = 125 3. x = 10 mL 4. 5 mL/1 teaspoon = 10 mL/x teaspoons 5. 5x = 10 6. x = 2 teaspoons