Question

An order requires 90 mg of a drug to be administered. After reconstitution, the strength of the drug is 20 mg/ml. What is the required volume of solution that will be added to the IV mini bag for administration? a) 3.5 ml b) 2.5 ml c) 4.5 ml d) 3.75 ml

Answer 1

Given data

Required dose: 90 mg

Strength of drug after reconstitution: 20 mg/mL

Volume required = (required dose x available volume)/ available dose

= (90 x 1)/20 = 4.5 mL

Required volume of solution need to be administered to IV bag - 4.5 mL

Answer is 4.5 mL