The NP orders 500 mg of the antibiotics cefazolin sulfate (Ancef) IM. The vial of powder is labeled with the following instructions: “Add 2.5 mL of sterile water for injection. This will provide an approximate volume of 330 mg/mL”. How many milliliters of solution should the nurse prepare?
Ans:- 1.51ml
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The NP orders 500 mg of the antibiotics cefazolin sulfate (Ancef) IM. The vial of powder...
The nurse is reading a medication label for a 1-g vial of cefazolin for injection. The instructions say to add 2.5 mL sterile water and shake well before administering. This results in 3 mL (330 mg/mL). What does the nurse know is the amount of the solute?
6. The physician ordered Ancef, 250 mg IM. The label states, "Ancef, 1 gram. Reconstitute with 2.5 ml sterile water for Injection. Agitate completely until the medication is completely dissolved. Provides an approximate volume of 3.0 ml after reconstitution. What volume will you administer if the vial will hold a maximum volume of 10 ml?
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A vial of cefazolin 1 g is reconstituted with 2.5 mL of sterile water. The resulting dosage strength is 330 mg / mL. The nurse has an order to administer cefazolin 0.3 g direct IV injection 30 minutes prior to surgery. The nurse is correct to administer:
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