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A patient undergoing surgery will receive of fentanyl just before the procedure for pain control. The drug is available in premixed vials for injection that contain per. What volume of this solution should the patient be given? round your answer to the nearest

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The concentration of fentanyl solution is 50 micrograms per milliliter (50 mcg/mL). The amount of fentanyl to be given is not specified in the question. Therefore, we cannot calculate the volume of the solution to be given to the patient.

To calculate the volume of solution, we need to know the dose of fentanyl that the patient will receive, which is typically determined by the patient's weight, medical history, and other factors. The dose can be given in either micrograms or milligrams.

Once the dose of fentanyl is determined, we can use the concentration of the solution to calculate the volume of the solution that should be given to the patient. The formula to calculate the volume of solution is:

Volume of solution = Dose of drug / Concentration of drug

For example, if the patient is to receive a dose of 100 micrograms of fentanyl, we can calculate the volume of the solution as:

Volume of solution = 100 mcg / 50 mcg/mL

Volume of solution = 2 mL

Therefore, the patient would need to be given 2 mL of the fentanyl solution. However, the actual dose and volume to be given to the patient should be determined by the healthcare provider based on the patient's specific needs and medical history.

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