Ordered: carbenicillin disodium 0.5 g IM q6h. a. What amount ...

[stevenposner]

Ordered: carbenicillin disodium 0.5 g IM q6h.
 
  a. What amount of diluent will the nurse use for this dose? Refer to the label.
  b. Estimated dose after reconstitution:How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
 c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation:
  Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.

Question 2

Ordered: oxacillin sodium 0.4 g IM stat, for a patient with an infection. Available:
 
  a. How many milliliters of SW will be added for the IM preparation?
  b. Estimated dose after reconstitution:How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
 c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation:
  Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.

[abctaiwan]

Answer to Question 1

a. 9.5 mL
b.
c.
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.

Answer to Question 2

a. 11.5 mL
b. Estimate: More than 1.5 mL; less than 3 mL (0.4 g = 400 mg)
c.
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.

[stevenposner]

TYSM

[aliotak]

Great answer, keep it coming