You are asked by the Pharmacist to add 45mEq of Ca Gluconate in an IV bag of D5% W1000ml. You have a concentrated vial of Ca Gluconate 4.4mEq/ml 50ml. How many ml of the concentrated vial needs to be added to the IV bag?
2 answers
10.23
4.4mEq=1ml
1mEq= 1/4.4
45mEq= 45/4.4
=10.97 or 11ml
1mEq= 1/4.4
45mEq= 45/4.4
=10.97 or 11ml