46. The patient has an order for potassium chloride (K-Lor) 10 mEq orally.The medication available is...

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Ans) 46) Order: Potassium chloride: 10 mEq orally.

Available dose: 20 mEq/10 ml

So, 20 = 10

10 = x

x= 10 × 10 /20 = 5 ml

In order to administer the dose of 10 mEq of Potassium chloride, 5ml should be administered.

NOTE: Dilute the syrup with water & then administer it as it is irritating & burning taste.

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