A patient is to receive cefazolin sodium (Kefzol) 350 mg IM by injection.  The

      vial of powdered medication on hand is labeled Kefzol 500 mg.  The

      directions state:  Reconstitute with 2 mL of sterile water or 0.9% sodium

      chloride for injection to provide an approximate volume of 2.2 mL.  How many

      mL’s will the nurse inject?

 

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KEFZOLO Cefazolin Lolly Equiv. to Bus OOS CEFAZOLIN SODIUM, USP STERILE VIAL No. 767
10-26+1-2000 DON CAUTION-Federal (U.S.A.) law prohib its dispensing without prescription. For I.M. or
I,V. Use Dosage-See literature, To prepare solution add 2 ml Sterile Water for Injection or 0.