The physician orders methadone 7.5 mg p.o. q.4h. The methadone ...

[jwb375]

The physician orders methadone 7.5 mg p.o. q.4h. The methadone label reads 5 mg/5mL. How many milliliters would you administer?
 
  1. 1.5 mL
  2. 0.3 mL
  3. 0.75 mL
  4. 7.5 mL

Question 2

The physician orders 475 mg penicillin v potassium (Pen-VK). The suspension contains 250 mg per 5mL. How many mL would you administer?
 
  1. 0.956 mL
  2. 23,750 mL
  3. 9.5 mL
  4. 1.9 mL

[iceage]

Answer to Question 1

4

Global Rationale: 5 mg per 5 mL.

Answer to Question 2

3

Global Rationale: 250 mg per 5 mL.

[jwb375]

TYSM

[mcarey591]

Great answer, keep it coming