Question

A primary healthcare provider prescribes 5000 units of a medication bid for a client. The pharmacy provides a 5 mL vial of the medication with a concentration of 1000
units/mL
How many mL of medication should a nurse draw from the vial each time before administering the drug?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Each mL contains 1000 units/mL

5000 units are needed.

1000 units / ml * 5 ml = 5000 units / 5 mL

So she should draw out 5 mL of the drug. That means she will use up 1 vial for this patient.