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Author Question: The physician orders methadone 7.5 mg p.o. q.4h. The methadone label reads 5 mg/5mL. How many ... (Read 77 times)

jwb375

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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



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Answer to Question 1

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Global Rationale: 5 mg per 5 mL.

Answer to Question 2

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Global Rationale: 250 mg per 5 mL.




jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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