A Patient Has Been Given Orders to Receive IM Ceftazidime

question 25

Essay

A patient has been given orders to receive IM ceftazidime (Ceptaz). The 1 gram vial is to be mixed with 3 mL sterile diluent to create a final solution concentration of 250 mg/mL. The patient's dose is 500 mg. How many mL will the nurse provide?

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