Chapter 17 Compounding and Reconstitution TECH (1 OF 14) Sample Questions

1. Give 200,000 U penicillin IM q4h from a reconstituted vial of penicillin powder label 1,000,000 U per 10 mL solution. How many mL are required for a daily dose?
  1. A. 2 mL
  2. B. 12 mL
  3. C. 8 mL
  4. D. 16 mL
Ans: A
Solution:
1,000,000 ..............10 mL
200,000................?
= 2 mL per dose
= 2 mL x 6 = 12 mL daily