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.
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:
c.The estimate supports the answer.The equation is balanced.
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.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of medication reconstitution and dilution.
- Calculate dosages for reconstituted medications accurately.