A pediatric patient is prescribed 200 mg of liquid ibuprofen. The pharmacy provides a suspension with a strength of 100 mg per 5 mL. The nurse determines that the correct volume to administer is 10 mL. Is this calculation correct?
True
False
The correct answer is 'True' because the nurse correctly uses the formula: Dose ordered ÷ Concentration = Volume to administer. In this case, dividing the ordered dose (200 mg) by the medication's concentration in mg per mL (100 mg/5 mL or 20 mg/mL) gives 10 mL. This calculation ensures that the correct volume is measured, avoiding the risks of underdosing or overdosing. Incorrect calculations can lead to harmful consequences, especially in pediatric patients.
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