Ordered: Vancomycin HCl 0.25 g IV q 6 h in a compatible solution, for a patient with a severe infection
Available:
a. Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution
b. How many mL of Vancomycin sol will the nurse withdraw after the first dilution before further dilution by adding to IV? DA equation:
c. Evaluation.
Indicate the dose with an arrow on the appropriate syringe below:
a. More (50 mg x 5 = 250 mg; 0.25 g = 250 mg)
b. 5 mL
DA equation:
c. Estimate supports answer. Equation is balanced.
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