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Neomycin sulfate is available in $1 \mathrm{~g}$ vials of maximum volume of $10 \mathrm{~mL}$ and the dry powder accounts for $0.9 \mathrm{~mL}$ of the final volume of the reconstituted product. Using a 1-g vial of neomycin sulfate and sterile water for injection as a diluent, how would you obtain the antibiotic concentration needed for the following prescription? $\mathrm{R}$ Neomycin sulfate $\quad 500 \mathrm{mg}$ Water for injection ad $30 \mathrm{~mL}$ Sig. For topical use only.

    Neomycin sulfate is available in $1 \mathrm{~g}$ vials of maximum volume of $10 \mathrm{~mL}$ and the dry powder accounts for $0.9 \mathrm{~mL}$ of the final volume of the reconstituted product. Using a 1-g vial of neomycin sulfate and sterile water for injection as a diluent, how would you obtain the antibiotic concentration needed for the following prescription?
$\mathrm{R}$
Neomycin sulfate $\quad 500 \mathrm{mg}$
Water for injection ad $30 \mathrm{~mL}$
Sig. For topical use only.
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Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Indra K. Reddy,… 1st Edition
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Given that the prescription requires 500 mg of neomycin sulfate, we will use half of the 1 g vial (which contains 1000 mg) for this prescription.  Show more…

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Neomycin sulfate is available in $1 \mathrm{~g}$ vials of maximum volume of $10 \mathrm{~mL}$ and the dry powder accounts for $0.9 \mathrm{~mL}$ of the final volume of the reconstituted product. Using a 1-g vial of neomycin sulfate and sterile water for injection as a diluent, how would you obtain the antibiotic concentration needed for the following prescription? $\mathrm{R}$ Neomycin sulfate $\quad 500 \mathrm{mg}$ Water for injection ad $30 \mathrm{~mL}$ Sig. For topical use only.
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