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Read the label for penicillin G. The order is for 500,000 units IV every 6 hours

ID: 904336 • Letter: R

Question

Read the label for penicillin G. The order is for 500,000 units IV every 6 hours. Use all 3 reconstitutions to answer the following questions. NDC 0049-0520-83 USUAL DOSAGE Avera ram infection. Rx only 200,000-400,000 u Buffered Intravenous: Additional Informatlon about SEE ACCOMPANYING the use of thls product Intrayenously can Pfi PRESCRIBING INFORMATION be found in the package Insert. Unlls per mL. mL dlluenl R RECOMMENDED STORAGE added tassium penic IN DRY FORM. 2 mL. 500,000 2 mL Store below 86°F (30°C 1,000,000 3.2 mL Buffered with sodium cltrate and citric aald sterile solution may be kept FIVE MILLIONHUNITS to optimum pH. in refrigerator for one (1) PATIENT week without significant los ROOM NO Ee. of potency Roerig phzen Divisi of Pfizer Inc, NY, 10017 DATE DILUTED NY 9. How many mL would you give if you add 18.2 mL of diluent? (4 points 10. How many mL would you give if you add 8.2 mL? (4 points) 11. How many mL would you give if you add 3.2 mL? (4 points) 12. How many full doses are available in this vial? (2 points) Extra credit: Which concentration would you choose and why? (5 points)

Explanation / Answer

Sol:From above data

9) 2 ml

10) 1 ml

11) 0.5 ml