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Practice Question

A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for propranolol 20 mg PO four times daily for a client who has premenstrual migraine headaches. Available is propranolol solution 4 mg/mL. The nurse should recognize that the client should take how many mL per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero If it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

5

Rationale:

👉The client needs 20 mg of propranolol, and the solution is 4 mg/mL.

💁‍♂️Divide the dose by the concentration: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 mL.

💉Administering this volume ensures correct dosing for migraine prevention.

✅Correct dosage supports therapeutic effectiveness and minimizes side effects.

📌Core Message

Accurate liquid dose measurement ensures effective symptom control.

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