Question

Question 10

The preoperative nurse is to administer LORazepam 1.2 mg IV push to the patient 20 minutes before surgery. LORazepam for injection is available in 2 mg/mL vials. The directions for IV administration are as follows:
IV Push: Diluent: Dilute immediately before use with an equal amount of Sterile Water for Injection, D5W, or 0.9% NaCl for injection.
How many mL of diluent should the nurse add to the syringe before administering the LORazepam?
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Answer 1

0.6 ml

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount needed: (1.2 mg) / (2 mg/ml) = 0.6 ml

So the diluent should be equal to the amount of Lorazepam needed, which is 0.6 ml