Question

Based on the dose calculated in the above problem, how many milliliters of an injection containing 80 mg/2 mL docetaxel would be administered per dose?

Answer 1

To calculate the volume of docetaxel to be administered, the prescribed dose (not provided here) must be divided by the concentration of the injection (40 mg/mL). An example calculation was given for a hypothetical dose.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the volume of docetaxel to be administered, we must relate the prescribed dose to the concentration of the solution. The provided concentration of the injection is 80 mg of docetaxel per 2 mL. Without the specific prescribed dose from the 'above problem' referenced in the student question, we cannot calculate the exact volume required. However, if the prescribed dose were mentioned, we would set up a ratio using the dose and the concentration of the solution:

Volume to administer (mL) = (Prescribed dose in mg) / (Concentration in mg/mL)

Where concentration is 40 mg/mL (since 80 mg/2 mL is equivalent to 40 mg/mL).

Example: If the prescribed dose were 160 mg, then the volume needed would be:

Volume to administer = 160 mg / 40 mg/mL = 4 mL.

Would be dependent on the prescribed dose mentioned in the initial problem, which is not provided here.