Question

The doctor orders Versed 0.2 mg/kg to be given IM 30 minutes before surgery. The stock supply is Versed 100 mg/20 ml. The patient weighs 75 kg. How many milliliters of Versed will you give for the correct dose? 3 mL 13.6 mL 30 mL 6.6 mL 0.1 mL

Answer 1

3 ml

Step-by-step explanation:

The dose of Versed needed: 0.2 mg/kg x 75 kg = 15 mg

The amount of Versed needed: 15 / (100/20) = 3 ml