Question

A patient is to receive 1,000mg of vancomycin two times daily, diluted in Iv solution. The following label shows the stock available.

a. How many dose are available in one vial?

b. How many days will one unopened vial last

Answer 1

a. One vial contains 5,000mg of vancomycin, so there are 5 doses available in one vial.

b. One unopened vial will last 5 days, as each dose is 1,000mg and there are 5 doses available in one vial.