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An order is written for 80 mg of a medication in elixir form. The medication is available in 80 mg/tsp strength. Which of the following does the nurse prepare to administer?
 
  a. 2 mL
  b. 5 mL
  c. 10 mL
  d. 15 mL
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A A 2-mL dosage is incorrect, as 2 mL would equal less than a half-teaspoon (in this case, 32 mg).
B The nurse should first change the household measurement to a metric equivalent (5 mL = 1 tsp), and then the nurse should use the formula for calculating a medication dosage.
C A 10-mL dosage is incorrect, as 10 mL would equal 2 tsp (in this case, 160 mg).
D A 15-mL dosage is incorrect, as 15 mL would equal 3 tsp (in this case, 240 mg).
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