Effective dosing ensures optimal treatment outcomes. With tamoxifen oral solution containing 10 mg per 5 mL available, how many mL should the oncology nurse administer per dose for a prescribed 20 mg PO daily?
The oncology nurse is caring for a patient prescribed tamoxifen 20 mg PO daily for treatment of breast cancer. The patient has experienced difficulty swallowing the oral tablets so the healthcare provider has substituted an oral solution containing 10 mg/5 mL.
Which volume (in mL) should the nurse administer per dose?
- Round to the nearest tenth.
- Use a leading zero if it applies.
- Do not use a trailing zero.
- Any rounding should be completed at the end of the calculation.
- The answer must be numeric only.
- Do not add any units of measurement.
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Key Takeaways
- Calculate medication volume by using concentration and prescribed dose.
- Accurate dose calculations ensure patient safety.
- Practice calculations help build nursing confidence in medication administration.
- Answer: 10 mL
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