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Metfan725

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Complete the following advanced IV calculations. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
 
 
 
 
 
  A patient's order for Pepcid states that she should receive an IV bolus of 20 mg Pepcid diluted in NS to a total volume of 10 mL, which is to be injected over 2 minutes. The supply is Pepcid 10 mg/mL.
 
  Compute the volume of Pepcid and the volume of NS.
 
  Pepcid: __________ mL NS: __________ mL
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Complete the following advanced IV calculations. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
 
 
 
 
 
  What is the supply dosage of the lidocaine in mg/mL? __________ mg/mL
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

2 mL; 8 mL

Answer to Question 2

10



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