Asked by Andrea Swanson on May 22, 2024

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Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 300,000 units IM q6h,for a patient with an infection.Available: Use 18.2 mL diluent. Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 300,000 units IM q6h,for a patient with an infection.Available: Use 18.2 mL diluent.    A)Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution B)How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? _______ DA equation: C)Evaluation: Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided.
A)Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution
B)How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? _______ DA equation:
C)Evaluation: Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided. Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 300,000 units IM q6h,for a patient with an infection.Available: Use 18.2 mL diluent.    A)Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution B)How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? _______ DA equation: C)Evaluation: Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided.

Penicillin G Potassium

An antibiotic used to treat various infections caused by bacteria, administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

Reconstitution

The process of mixing a liquid (usually water) with a dry substance to return it to its original form, often used in pharmacy to prepare medications.

Drug Concentration

The amount of a drug in a given volume of plasma, indicating the intensity of the drug's effect.

  • Understand the principles of medication reconstitution and dilution.
  • Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications accurately.
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Maryam HasooriMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
a.A little more than drug concentration
b.How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose
1.2 mL
DA equation: a.A little more than drug concentration b.How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose  1.2 mL DA equation:    c.The estimate supports the answer.The equation is balanced.
c.The estimate supports the answer.The equation is balanced. a.A little more than drug concentration b.How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose  1.2 mL DA equation:    c.The estimate supports the answer.The equation is balanced.