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pragya sharda

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Directions for reconstitution of Pfizerpen (penicillin G potassium). For IM reconstitution, add sterile water for injection.
 
  mL diluent units per mL of solution
   20, 50,000
   10, 100,000
   4, 250,000
   1.8, 500,000
  The client is to receive Pfizerpen (penicillin G potassium) 500,000 units IM now. What would be the best amount of diluent to add to the power for reconstitution for IM use?
  A) 1.8
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 20

Question 2

Directions for reconstitution of mezlocillin of IV injection: For IV use reconstitute with 30 mL sterile water for injection. Each 30 mL of reconstituted solution will contain 3 grams of mezlocillin.
 
  The client is to receive 1.5 grams of mezlocillin IV every 6 hours. How many milliliters would the nurse administer to the client?
  A) 1.5
  B) 3
  C) 15
  D) 30



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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