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stevenposner

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on: Jul 3, 2018
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.


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abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

Liamb2179

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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