The order is for Cefadyl 800mg IM every 8 hours.  On hand is a 1 gram vial of Cefadyl with the following instructions: Add 2 mL of sterile water for injection.  Each 1.2mL contains 500mg.  How many mL will you give?

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The order is for Cefadyl 800mg IM every 8 hours.  On hand is a 1 gram vial of Cefadyl with the following instructions: Add 2 mL of sterile water for injection.  Each 1.2mL contains 500mg.  How many mL will you give?

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