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1) The client is to receive 250 mg of cefazolin, IM, every 12 hours. The directions for reconstitution of cefazolin for injection are on the drug label in the form of a table. Directions read: “Use 2 mL sterile water as a diluent. Resulting solution contains approximately 125 mg/mL, with an approximate available volume of 2 mL.” What is the final concentration of the prepared cefazolin solution for IM administration?
2) The physician orders Penicillin G Sodium 500,000 units. The vial of powder is labeled 5,000,000 units. Directions on the label read: Add 3mL diluent to provide 1,000,000 units/mL
No.1.
The client is to receive 250 mg of cefazolin, IM, every 12 hours
The directions for the reconstitution of cefazolin for injection is "Use 2 mL sterile water as a diluent".
The resulting solution contains approximately 125 mg/mL, with an approximate available volume of 2 mL.
So 2 ml will contain 250 mg of the drug (according to 125 mg/ml)
Answer - 2 ml is the final concentration of the prepared cefazolin solution for IM administration.
No.2.
order dose Penicillin G Sodium 500,000 units
The vial of powder is labeled 5,000,000 units
Dilution instruction says, " Add 3mL diluent to provide 1,000,000 units/mL"
Here 1 ml = 1,000,000 units
So,
Answer - The client needs 0.5 ml.