A Patient Is to Receive Enalapril (Vasotec) 5 Mg IV

question 17

Short Answer

A patient is to receive enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg IV every 6 hours. Each dose is given over 5 minutes. The medication is available in an injectable form, 1.25 mg/mL. How many milliliters of medication will the nurse draw up for each dose?

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Definitions:

Triple Bond

A chemical bond in which three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms, creating a strong connection that is found in certain organic and inorganic compounds.

Functional Groups

Distinct clusters of atoms present in molecules that drive the typical chemical reactions associated with these molecules.

Alkyne

Hydrocarbons with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the generic formula CnH2n-2, used in organic synthesis and as precursors to various chemicals.

Functional Group

Particular collections of atoms in molecules that dictate the specific chemical reactions those molecules undergo.