Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A physician orders ceftriaxone 900 mg IV q12h in 50 mL 5% dextrose and water IV solution.The package insert states: "For IV administration, reconstitute with 9.6 mL diluent to the vial for a concentration of 100 mg/mL."How many full doses are available in this vial?
What will be an ideal response?
1.1 doses/vial
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What will be an ideal response?
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