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Using a vial of $6,000,000$ units of long-acting penicillin and sodium chloride as diluent, how would you obtain the required units of penicillin $\mathrm{G}$ sodium to compound the following prescription? $\mathrm{R}$. Long-acting penicillin $200,000 \mathrm{units} / \mathrm{mL}$ Sodium chloride ad $\quad 25 \mathrm{~mL}$ Sig. For topical use.

   Using a vial of $6,000,000$ units of long-acting penicillin and sodium chloride as diluent, how would you obtain the required units of penicillin $\mathrm{G}$ sodium to compound the following prescription?
$\mathrm{R}$.
Long-acting penicillin $200,000 \mathrm{units} / \mathrm{mL}$
Sodium chloride ad $\quad 25 \mathrm{~mL}$
Sig. For topical use.

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Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Indra K. Reddy,… 1st Edition

Chapter 11, Problem 12

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Given that the prescription requires 200,000 units per mL and 25 mL in total, the total number of units needed can be calculated as: $200,000 \text{ units/mL} \times 25 \text{ mL} = 5,000,000$ units. Show more…

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Using a vial of $6,000,000$ units of long-acting penicillin and sodium chloride as diluent, how would you obtain the required units of penicillin $\mathrm{G}$ sodium to compound the following prescription? $\mathrm{R}$. Long-acting penicillin $200,000 \mathrm{units} / \mathrm{mL}$ Sodium chloride ad $\quad 25 \mathrm{~mL}$ Sig. For topical use.

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