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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider prescribes cefazolin 800 mg IM every 6 hours. The available vial is labeled, "Cefazolin 1 gram," and the instructions for reconstitution state, "For IM use, add 2.5 mL sterile water for injection to provide a total volume of 3.0 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the concentration. 1000 mg/3 mL = 333.33 mg/mL Step 2: Calculate the volume needed. 800 ÷ 333.33 = 2.4 mL

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