Magnesium Sulfate is administered for preeclampsia as a 4-5 g infusion followed by a 1-2 g/hr...

Magnesium Sulfate is administered for preeclampsia as a 4-5 g infusion followed by a 1-2 g/hr continuous infusion. Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP comes as a 50% solution of magnesium sulfate (mol wt 120.366) in a 2mL vial. You receive an order for 5 grams of Mag Sulfate added to running 500mL D5LR IV bag. How many mL of Magnesium Sulfate, USP should be used?

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Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP 50% is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate in Water for Injection. It is administered by the intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) routes as an electrolyte replenisher or anticonvulsant. Must be diluted before IV use.

1gm in 2ml vial, we need 5gm so 5*2 = 10ml

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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