Question

you receive an order for ketorolac 30 mg iv q12h prn for pain. the stock supply is ketorolac 15 mg/ml. how many ml will you prepare per one - dose injection? 450 ml 360 ml 60 ml 2 ml

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

Volume = $\frac{Desired\ dose}{Concentration}$

Step2: Substitute values

Desired dose is 30 mg and concentration is 15 mg/mL. So, Volume = $\frac{30}{15}$

Step3: Calculate the volume

$\frac{30}{15}=2$ mL

Answer:

D. 2 mL