A nurse needs to administer a dose of 750 milligrams of medication. If the nurse wants to administer 2 doses, which of the following is the amount of medication in grams?

Rationale

1.5 grams is the correct amount of medication to administer.

To determine the total amount of medication in grams, the nurse must first calculate the total dose in milligrams and then convert that total into grams. Administering 2 doses of 750 milligrams each results in 1500 milligrams, which is equivalent to 1.5 grams.

A (150.000 grams) YOUR ANSWER

This choice miscalculates the conversion from milligrams to grams. 150 grams would imply an amount of 150,000 milligrams (since 1 gram equals 1000 milligrams), which is far greater than the required total dose of 1500 milligrams.

B (1500.000 grams) YOUR ANSWER

This option incorrectly represents the total medication amount. 1500 grams would equate to 1,500,000 milligrams, which is excessively high when only 1500 milligrams are needed. The nurse must convert the total from milligrams to grams accurately.

C (15 grams) YOUR ANSWER

Choosing 15 grams represents a misunderstanding of the conversion from milligrams to grams. 15 grams would equal 15,000 milligrams, which significantly exceeds the calculated total of 1500 milligrams required for the doses.

D (1.5 grams) CORRECT

This answer accurately reflects the total amount of medication needed. By converting the total of 1500 milligrams into grams (1500 mg ÷ 1000 = 1.5 g), this option correctly represents the needed dosage.

Conclusion

When administering medication, it is crucial to accurately convert between milligrams and grams. In this case, administering two doses of 750 milligrams results in a total of 1500 milligrams, which correctly converts to 1.5 grams. Understanding these conversions is essential for safe and effective medication administration.

A nurse needs to administer a dose of 750 milligrams of medication. If the nurse wants to administer 2 doses, which of the following is the amount of medication in grams?

1.5 grams is the correct amount of medication to administer.

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