The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus dose of verapamil (Calan) as follows:
"Give 5-mg bolus of verapamil, IV push, over 2 minutes. May repeat in 30 minutes if needed." The medication is available in a 2.5-mg/mL strength solution. How many milliliters will the nurse draw into the syringe for this dose?

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The Answer of The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus dose of verapamil (Calan) as follows:
"Give 5-mg bolus of verapamil, IV push, over 2 minutes. May repeat in 30 minutes if needed." The medication is available in a 2.5-mg/mL strength solution. How many milliliters will the nurse draw into the syringe for this dose?

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Bolus Dose of Verapamil