Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
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Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM nowA nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM now. The amount available is penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
2
Rationale
Calculated as 1,200,000 units ├â┬À 600,000 units/mL = 2 mL, providing the precise volume needed for the IM injection.