Step-by-step explanation:
The medication order is for Valium (diazepam) 2 mg intramuscularly (IM) stat (immediately) and then every 4 hours as needed for anxiety.
Interpretation of the order:
The order is for Valium, which is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety. The initial dose prescribed is 2 mg, to be administered via intramuscular injection immediately (stat) for the immediate relief of anxiety. After the initial dose, additional doses can be given every 4 hours as needed to manage ongoing anxiety symptoms.
What volume of medication is needed per dose?
To calculate the volume of medication needed per dose, we can use the following formula:
Volume (in mL) = Dose (in mg) / Concentration (in mg/mL)
Given that the stock strength of the diazepam injection is 5 mg/mL and the prescribed dose is 2 mg, we can calculate the volume needed:
Volume (in mL) = 2 mg / 5 mg/mL
Volume (in mL) = 0.4 mL
So, 0.4 mL of diazepam injection is needed per dose to administer the prescribed 2 mg dose of Valium intramuscularly.