Answer:
2 mL per dose
Step-by-step explanation:
The ordered dose as written by the provider is 80 mg IV every 12 hours (q12h).
The concentration or the dosage strength of the medication is 40 mg/mL
In order to calculate the dose to be dispensed, the pharmacy tech must divide the ordered dose by the dosage strength, which can be represented by the following formula:
(ordered dose) ÷ (dosage strength) = dose to be administered
80 mg ÷ 40 mg/mL = 2 mg / mg/mL
Milligrams (mg) in both the numerator and denominator cancel each other out as units of measurement, leaving only milliliters (mL) left.
Thus, the pharmacy technician should dispense 2 mL of methylprednisolone per dose.