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The physician has ordered Oxacillin sodium 400 mg IM every 6 hours. The medication is supplied as reconstituted with 2.7 mL sterile water to yield 500 mg/3 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
 
  A) 2
  B) 2.4
  C) 2.7
  D) 3

Question 2

The physician has ordered Cisplatin 50 mg/m2 every 3 weeks; BSA, 1.1 m2 . The medication is available as reconstituted vial with concentration of 10 mg/10 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to insert in an IV bag for dilution?
 
  A) 10
  B) 15
  C) 50
  D) 55



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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