Effective dosing ensures optimal treatment outcomes. With 5 mg per 5 mL vials available, how many mL should the nurse administer per dose for a prescribed 2.5 mg metoprolol intravenous push?
The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a patient diagnosed with rapid atrial fibrillation. The healthcare provider prescribes 2.5 mg metoprolol intravenous push (IVP) STAT once. The vial on hand contains 5mg per 5mL.
How many mL should the nurse should 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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