Exam 11: Reconstitution of Medications

The physician orders penicillin G 350,000 units IM for an infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 200,000 units/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Keflex 250 mg po for strep throat.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Vancocin 375 mg po for a staph infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 250 mg/5 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Ampicillin 150 mg IM for a systemic infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 125 mg/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Amoxil 200 mg po for a sinus infection.After the reconstitution,the medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Pfizerpen 750,000 units IV for an upper respiratory infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 500,000 units/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Lorabid 350 mg po for pneumonia.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 200 mg/5 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Ceclor 175 mg po for an ear infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Ancef 500 mg IV for a urinary tract infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 330 mg/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders penicillin G 500,000 units IM for infection.After reconstitution,the medication is available as 1,000,000/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer?