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We would have to know which diluent concentration to pick... Most labels will state which one to use for IM or IV, the tests questions are not giving us that and like this question they are not giving us an exact match either, only ranges... and we have to choose which one is appropriate.

Thank you for the help and the best wishes. I appreciate it. I guess the question looks confusing because I posted the teachers guides in there.. The question normally would not have indicated 4.6ML... most of the questions we are getting on the tests ask "us" to pick the right diluent based on the order and it is never exact. So the question would read like this: Example The order is to give 300,000 units of Penicillin G Potassium IM. The medication on hand is in a 1,000,000 unit vial. How many mL will you give? [TABLE=class: cms_table] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD] [TABLE=class: cms_table] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #E1E1E1, align: center] Concentration[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #E1E1E1, align: center] Diluent to be Added[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 100,000 units/ml 200,000 units/ml 250,000 units/ml [/TD] [TD] 9.6 ml 4.6 ml 3.6 ml[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Yes.... that is what all of our books say too.. they specify a range according to IM or IV or Subcut injection...on the label...However, we are told this is to challenge our critical thinking...

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I was told to use less diluent for IM injection for less total volume because the muscle can only hold so much and IV the larger range of diluent would be used... but if you look at this problem it is neither... it is right in the middle... I am very confused and wish someone could tell me the rule of thumb.

Because this question is from a math help site, she is just stating what to use, but not saying why. Normally that part would not be included within the question. On my previous math exam there were several of these questions but "you" had to choose the correct dilution ratio... this is where I am lost. Even in my two nursing math books they work the problems out for you, but none of the books tell why or how they choose a particular dilution ratio....

[TABLE] [TR] [TD]Please help.... I have asked and asked and cannot get a clear answer on how you "choose" the correct range of diluent in these kinds of questions. I assumed you pick the range closest to the order which would be 250,000, but the answer key says the correct choice is 200,000. I have to retake the math exam tomorrow to get into clinical and I am struggling with this type of question.... I am having the same problem with insulin and heprin... I cannot understand how to pick the right range of concentration for each question.... I am not having a problem with the DA math equations but with picking ranges... Please help... is there a RULE ? Example The order is to give 300,000 units of Penicillin G Potassium IM. A concentration of 200,000 units/ml should be used. The medication on hand is in a 1,000,000 unit vial. How many mL will you give? [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Here are typical instructions for reconstitution of medication supplied in a 1,000,000 unit vial[/TD] [TD] [TABLE] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #E1E1E1, align: center] Concentration[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #E1E1E1, align: center] Diluent to be Added[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 100,000 units/ml 200,000 units/ml 250,000 units/ml [/TD] [TD] 9.6 ml4.6 ml3.6 ml [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] According to these instructions, you should add 4.6 mL of dilutent to the stock penicillin. [/TD] [TD] The reconstitution process. [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Then set up the dimensional analysis so that "units" cancel and mL is left for the answer: Ans: 1.5 mL