question archive If you were to receive 150mg of an intramuscular injection and the directions for reconstruction of the medicine specified (a) add 20 ml to obtain 50mg per ml or (b) add 10 ml to obtain 100mg per ml, which concentration would you select for reconstitution
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If you were to receive 150mg of an intramuscular injection and the directions for reconstruction of the medicine specified (a) add 20 ml to obtain 50mg per ml or (b) add 10 ml to obtain 100mg per ml, which concentration would you select for reconstitution
(b) add 10 ml to obtain 100mg per ml
Step-by-step explanation
i would select (b) add 10 ml to obtain 100mg per ml, as this will mean, i will give the patient 1.5mls (150/100)
This will make administration easy and fast.
This will be a small quantity thus reducing chances of formation of lumps, other inflammatory signs and also lower chances of abscess formation.