A nurse is preparing to administer Cfepime (Maxipine).The prescribed dose is 0.75gIM . How many Ml should the nurse administer ?See label and the drug
A nurse is preparing to administer Cfepime (Maxipine).The prescribed dose is 0.75gIM . How many Ml should the nurse administer ?See label and the drug
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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A nurse is preparing to administer Cfepime (Maxipine).The prescribed dose is 0.75gIM . How many Ml should the nurse administer ?See label and the drug
Transcribed Image Text:### Directions for Use
#### For Intramuscular Use
Reconstitute with Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (with benzyl alcohol or parabens): add 3.4 mL, to the 1 g vial for 4 mL resulting solution; 6.6 mL to the 2 g vial for 8 mL resulting solution. All reconstituted vials have a concentration of 250 mg per mL.
#### For Direct Intravenous Use
The required amount of drug should be diluted in 15 to 30 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and injected over a 5-10 minute period.
*Excerpt from Nafcillin package insert.*
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### Diagram Description
The image also contains a photograph of a vial of Nafcillin for Injection, USP, 2 grams per vial. The image of the vial is on the left side of the directions for use.
For educational purposes, it is essential to emphasize sterile techniques and accurate reconstitution and dilution methods when preparing this medication for intramuscular or intravenous use.
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