Calculate the Volume (ML) to Be Administered Per Dose for the Following

question 34

Short Answer

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders acetazolamide 16 mg/kg, IV, every 6 hours. The patient weighs 27 kg. The pharmacy provides acetazolamide in vials containing 500 mg/mL. _____ mL

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Definitions:

Potassium Ions

Essential electrolytes in biological systems that play crucial roles in maintaining cell function, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Calcium Ions

Charged particles of calcium that play a vital role in various bodily functions, including muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release in neurons.

Magnesium Ions

Positively charged ions of magnesium, essential for many biological processes in living organisms, including photosynthesis and enzyme activity.

Cohesion

The property of sticking together. Compare with adhesion.