A patient is to receive penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) 2,400,000 units intramuscularly. The drug on hand is penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL. How many milliliters does the nurse prepare?
a. 0.25
b. 0.5
c. 2
d. 4
D
Want 2,400,000 units/Have 600,000 units per mL. 2,400,000/600,000 = 24/6 = 4 mL.
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