Question

Page 14: Physiological Integrity, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies, Dosage Calculation 1. Mr. Baker starts vomiting. The nurse looks in his medication administration record and notices that he has a prescription for treating nausea and vomiting. He has also not had any of it since he was admitted to the unit. The healthcare provider has prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) 8 mg iv push every 8 hours as needed. HESI 011118-XXXX- Drug Manufacturer Ondansetron hydrochloride Oral Solution 4 mg/5 ml Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription 50 mL Store between 15 to 39°C (59 to 86°F). Store bottle upright in carton. Protect from light. How many milliliters (mL) of ondansetron (Zofran) should the nurse should draw into a syringe in preparation for administration? (enter numerical value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the whole number.) Incorrect

Answer 1

Ondansetron hydrochloride is used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Each 5ml contains 4mg of Ondansetron(Zofran) hydrochloride.

So for 8mg of ondansetron (Zofran) = 5/4 × 8 = 10ml

Hence,the nurse should draw 10ml of ondansetron(Zofran) into a syringe in preparation for administration.