The order is for 0.45 mg of a medication IM q8h. The medication is available as a 2 g dry powder to which 6.6mL must be added to obtain a final concentration of 250 mcg per mL. How much volume should the patient be injected with for each dose?

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The order is for 0.45 mg of a medication IM q8h. The medication is available as a 2 g dry powder to which 6.6mL must be added to obtain a final concentration of 250 mcg per mL. How much volume should the patient be injected with for each dose?

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