Select the Volume Needed to Dispense 500 Mg of Vancomycin

question 8

Multiple Choice

Select the volume needed to dispense 500 mg of vancomycin in 500 ml of D5W.The IV is to be administered over 2 hours.Vancomycin is available as 5 grams,which will be mixed in enough water to make 100 ml of final solution (W/V) .

• A) 10 ml
• B) 15 ml
• C) 20 ml
• D) 25 ml

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Definitions:

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Three-chambered Heart

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