The patient/client is to receive 250 mg of Ancef, IM, every 12 hours. The directions for reconstitution of Ancef (cefazolin) for injection are on the drug label in the form of a table. Directions read: "Use 2 mL of sterile water as a diluent. Resulting solution contains approximately 125 mg/mL with an approximate available volume of 2 mL." What is the final concentration of the prepared cefazolin solution for IM administration?
A) 50 mg/1.5 mL
B) 100 mg/1.5 mL
C) 125 mg/ mL
D) 150 mg/ mL

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Refer to the directions on the label. The label reads, "Add 2 mL sterile water for injection. The resulting solution contains 125 mg/ mL." The usual adult daily dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg.

The Patient/client Is to Receive 250 Mg of Ancef, IM