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The physician orders ceftazidime (Fortaz) 0.25 g to be given IM. Available is 500 mg/mL. Y...

The physician orders ceftazidime (Fortaz) 0.25 g to be given IM. Available is 500 mg/mL. You will give ___ mL to the patient.

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Solution 1

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Conversion is 1 g = 1000 mg

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50X = 25

25 ÷ 50 = 0.5

X = 0.5 mL

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