Question

INC The MD has ordered Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg IVP X 1 dose prn itching. How many mL of Diphenhydramine for dose of 12.5mg? Volume (mL) of diluent? Total volume (ml) to be administered IVP? What is rate of administration in 30 seconds? DiphenhydrAMINE HCI Injection, USP 50 mg/ml HIGH POTENCY REMEMBER: • Label the syringe (include dose) • Verify IV site functional 1.5 to administer medication: Saline - Adm Dispose of sharps appropriately • Monitor patient HAND HYGIENE - before a edication: Saline - Admin med - Saline - before and after medication administration

Answer 1

0.25ml in 30 seconds

Syringe should be labelled diphenhydramine 12.5mg in 0.25ml

Hand hygiene done by using 7 steps

Maker and checker policy before administration

Monitor the patient