How many mL of a ½ strength magnesium sulfate solution will contain 10 grams of magnesium sulfate?

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1.
How many mL of a ½ strength magnesium sulfate
solution will contain 10 grams of magnesium
sulfate?
2.
The order is Ubex 50 mg PO q12h. Available are
20-mg scored tablets. How many tablets should be
given to the patient?
The order reads Bidex 9 mg IM b.i.d. The strength
3.
of the Bidex is 4 mg per mL. How many milliliters
will you administer to the patient?
4.
Harold is 180 cm tall and weighs 100 kg. The order
is Mbex 10 mg/m² IM q8h. How many mg should
Harold receive?
Place an arrow on the scale indicating 2.4 mL
5.
Transcribed Image Text:1. How many mL of a ½ strength magnesium sulfate solution will contain 10 grams of magnesium sulfate? 2. The order is Ubex 50 mg PO q12h. Available are 20-mg scored tablets. How many tablets should be given to the patient? The order reads Bidex 9 mg IM b.i.d. The strength 3. of the Bidex is 4 mg per mL. How many milliliters will you administer to the patient? 4. Harold is 180 cm tall and weighs 100 kg. The order is Mbex 10 mg/m² IM q8h. How many mg should Harold receive? Place an arrow on the scale indicating 2.4 mL 5.
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