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A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus. The child weighs 10 kg. The medication label states: Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many mi
 
  milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 1 mg  10 kg to get the dose = 10 mg

Desired
-----------  Volume = mL per dose
Available

10 mg
-----------  5 mL = 4 mL
12.5 mg
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