A patient is prescribed 420 mg of rifampin to be added to 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The vial contains rifampin 60 mg/mL. How many milliliters does the nurse add to the D5W?
a. 0.16
b. 5
c. 7
d. 8
C
Want 420 mg/Have 60 mg in 1 mL. 420/60 = 7 mL.
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