Mr Joel Daniels Has Been Admitted to the Ward with Pneumonia

question 2

Multiple Choice

Mr Joel Daniels has been admitted to the ward with Pneumonia. He has a history of heart disease. The registered nurse who is working with you has asked you to work out the required volumes for the medications she is about to give him. The following three questions relate to his care.
-Intravenous Gentamicin 240 mg (an antibiotic) has been ordered to be given at once. Stock available is 40 mg/ml. The volume is required for this order is

• A) 2 ml
• B) 4 ml
• C) 6 ml
• D) 8 ml

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Definitions:

Atomic Orbitals

Mathematical functions describing the location and wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom.

Hybrid Atomic Orbitals

A concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new, hybrid orbitals that are used to describe the bonding in molecules.

C-C π Bond

A C-C π bond is a type of covalent bond formed from the sideways overlap of p-orbitals, allowing for electron sharing between carbon atoms in double or triple bonds.

Carbon-Carbon Bonds

The covalent bond between two carbon atoms in a molecule, forming the backbone of organic compounds.