Hesi Med Surg Exam 1

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The healthcare provider prescribes penicillin 200,000 units intramuscularly for a patient with pneumonia. The available vial is labeled 'Penicillin 500,000 units/mL'. How much penicillin should be administered to the patient?

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Rationale: Dividing the prescribed dose (200,000 units) by the concentration (500,000 units/mL) yields 0.4 mL, the correct volume to administer.

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