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A provider order is written for prochlorperazine (Compazine®) 7.5 mg IV q 4 hrs prn N/V. Prochlorperazine (Compazine®) is available in a prefilled syringe labeled 10 mg/2 mL. How many milliliters should be given?
ANSWER.
* Calculation of amount(ml) of Prochlorperazine required.
Formula = Desired dose / Dose in hand * Quantity.
Here
Desired dose(D) = 7.5 mg.
Dose in hand(H) = 10 mg.
Quantity(Q ) = 2 ml.
As per formula
Amount (ml) of drug should be given = D / H *Q
= 7.5 / 10 * 2
= 0.75 * 2
= 1.5 ml.