*A powdered drug is available in vials containing 35 mg of the drug. The reconstitution instructions indicate to add 6.2 mL of sterile water for injection to obtain a concentration of 5mg/mL. How many mL of the reconstituted drug are needed for a 2.5 mg dose in 50 mL NS. *A patient is to be given 2 g of magnesium sulfate IM. The label on a 10 mL vial reads "50% solution of Mag Sulf." How many mL will you need? *Devonex is a topical ointment available in a 0.005% concentration. How many mg of the active ingredient are contained in 60 g?
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*A powdered drug is available in vials containing 35 mg of the drug. The reconstitution instructions indicate to add 6.2 mL of sterile water for injection to obtain a concentration of 5mg/mL. How many mL of the reconstituted drug are needed for a 2.5 mg dose in 50 mL NS.
*A patient is to be given 2 g of magnesium sulfate IM. The label on a 10 mL vial reads "50% solution of Mag Sulf." How many mL will you need?
*Devonex is a topical ointment available in a 0.005% concentration. How many mg of the active ingredient are contained in 60 g?
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