Order: Polymixin B Sulfate 25,000 Units/kg/d in Four Equally Divided

question 17

Multiple Choice

Order: Polymixin B sulfate 25,000 units/kg/d in four equally divided doses IM. The label on the vial reads 500,000 units.The manufacturer recommends diluting 500,000 units with 5 ml of sterile water.How many milliliters will you prepare for a single dose if the patient weighs 150 pounds?

• A)4.3 mL
• B)7.5 mL
• C)68.2 mL
• D)0.85 mL