Medication comes in a powdered formulation (powder for injection) at a dose of 1g/vial.This medication must be reconstituted prior to injection. The reconstitution instructions are as follows:Medication for injection with 1g/vial; Reconstitute each vial with 5mL of sterile water for injection. After reconstitution each vial delivers 5mL.How many mLs of diluent are needed to covert this medication from a powder to a liquid formulation?

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Medication comes in a powdered formulation (powder for injection) at a dose of 1g/vial.

This medication must be reconstituted prior to injection. The reconstitution instructions are as follows:

Medication for injection with 1g/vial; Reconstitute each vial with 5mL of sterile water for injection. After reconstitution each vial delivers 5mL.

How many mLs of diluent are needed to covert this medication from a powder to a liquid formulation?

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