NCLEX-RN PRACTICE QUESTION/MED CALCULATION

NCLEX-RN PRACTICE QUESTION:

The order is to administer 15 mg of morphine IM. It is supplied as gr 1/6 per mL. How much would you give?

A. 4.5 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 1.5 mL



ANSWER: D
15mg X 1gr/60mg X 1ml/1/6gr = 1.5ml