Order: Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/d divided into q.6h. doses IV. The manufacturer recommends reconstituting 500 mg vial with 10 mL, yielding 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters will you administer for each dose if the client weighs 90 lb?

1. 180 mL
2. 18 mL
3. 8.2 mL
4. 3.4 mL


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Global Rationale: 90/2.2 = 40.9 kg × 40 mg/kg = 1636 mg.

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