Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 250,000 units IM q8h.
Available: Penicillin G potassium 1 million units.
Directions: Add 9.6 mL diluent for 100,000 units/mL. Add 4.6 mL diluent for 200,000 units/mL. Add 1.6 mL diluent for 500,000 units/mL.
How many mL will you give if you add 4.6 mL diluent to the powder?

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The Answer of Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 250,000 units IM q8h.
Available: Penicillin G potassium 1 million units.
Directions: Add 9.6 mL diluent for 100,000 units/mL. Add 4.6 mL diluent for 200,000 units/mL. Add 1.6 mL diluent for 500,000 units/mL.
How many mL will you give if you add 4.6 mL diluent to the powder?

Ordered: Penicillin G Potassium 250,000 Units IM Q8h