order; Fortaz 250mg IM. The vial contains 500 mg powder with directions to add 1.5 ml of sterile water for a total volume of 1,8 mL. How many mL will you administer?
ANSWER.
* Calculation of amount of Fortaz needed for administration.
Formula = Desired dose / Dose in hand * Quantity.
Desired dose (D) = 250 mg.
Dose in hand (H) = 500 mg.
Quantity (Q) = 1.8 ml.
As per formula
Amount (ml) of drug required for administration = D/H *Q
= 250/500 * 1.8
= 0.5 *1.8
= 0.9 ml.
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