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Ordered levothyroxine sodium 0.08 mg IV daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. Available:
 
  a. Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution
  b. How many mL will the nurse prepare? DA equation:
 c. Evaluation:
  Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided.

Question 2

Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 300,000 units IM q6h, for a patient with an infection. Available: Use 18.2 mL diluent.
 
  a. Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution
  b. How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? _______DA equation:
 c. Evaluation:
  Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. Twice as much as drug concentration: 2 mL
b. How many mL will the nurse prepare? 2 mL (0.08 mg = 80 mcg)
DA equation:
c. Estimate supports answer. Equation is balanced.

Answer to Question 2

a. A little more than drug concentration
b. How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? 1.2 mL
DA equation:
c. The estimate supports the answer. The equation is balanced.


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