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A child who has febrile seizures takes phenobarbital (Luminal) 50mg by mouth (PO). It is available...

A child who has febrile seizures takes phenobarbital (Luminal) 50mg by mouth (PO). It is available as 20mg/5mL. How many mL(s) will the nurse administer for this dose? Number only, no label

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Available phenobarbital is 5ml = 20mg

Child needs 50mg so,,

5ml * 2.5 = 20mg * 2.5

12.5ml = 50mg

Therefore nurse has to administer 12.5ml to give 50mg of phenobarbital.

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