Question

The nurse has an order to administer amikacin sulfate 325 mg IM q.12h. The nurse has a 2 mL vial of amikacin sulfate labeled 0.5g/2ml. The nurse draws up 1.5 mL of amikacin into a 3 mL syringe. Which statement accurately indicates the nurse's action? The nurse should administer: a. 1-2 ml b. the drawn up dose. c. 1.3 mL. d. 1 ml

Answer 1

Answer:1.3mL

Explanation: 0.5 g equals to 2 mL

therefore 500mg equals to 2mL but we need 325 mg

therefore 325 mg equals ( 2 * 325) / 500 mL

=325/250mL

=1.3 mL