Select the volume that will have to be added to an IV bag in order to administer a recommended dose of 2 mg/kg of a drug that is supplied as 2 gram,which will be mixed in enough water to make 100 ml of final solution (W/V).The patient weighs 220 pounds.

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Step 1: Convert patient weight to kilograms. 1 kg:2.2 lb = X:220 lb; 2.2X = 220; X = 220/2.2 = 100 kg. Step 2: Calculate dosage. 2 mg/kg F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 100 kg = 200 mg. Step 3: Determine the concentration of the available drug. 2 g/100 ml = 2000 mg/100 ml = 20 mg/ml. Step 4: Determine the dosage volume. 20 mg/ml = 200 mg/X; 20X = 200; X = 200/20 = 10 ml.

Select the Volume That Will Have to Be Added to an IV