Calculations

Example of Titrated Med 9 Standing orders: ¾ 2 – 10 mg Versed IV for seizure control 9 On Hand: ¾ 10mg in 2 mL or 5 mg/mL 9 Problem ¾ How to give 2 mg increments accurately IVP 9 Answer ¾ Dilute to 10 mL of solution ¾ 2 mL of Versed with 8 cc of NS = 1 mg/mL