Ordered: 100 mg IM of Drug Y.Available: Drug Y 50 mg per mL.
A)Estimated dose: Will you need to prepare more or less than the unit mL dose available?
B)How many mL will you give?
C)Indicate the requested dose volume for the syringe with an arrow.

Learning Objectives

• Mastery in precise evaluation and logging of syringe measured volumes in milliliters or units.
• Mastery in visually determining accurate dosages on a syringe for the administration of medication.
• Skill in determining medication quantities based on the concentration of the drug and the recommended dosage.