A Patient Has Been Admitted for an Exacerbation of Chronic

question 6

Short Answer

A patient has been admitted for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and will be receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 30 mg intravenously every 6 hours. The medication is available in 40-mg/mL vials. How many milliliters will the nurse draw up for this dose?

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