(Solved): The physician has ordered 2,000,000 units penicillin G potassium to be given IV piggyback every fou ...

1. The physician has ordered 2,000,000 units penicillin G potassium to be given IV piggyback every four hours to an adult client. This seems like a large dose. You look it up and find that the recommended dose for an adults 5 to 24 million units in divided doses q 4 0 6 hrs. What is the most appropriate action?

1. Administer the IV medication as ordered.
2. Give the medication but leave a note for the provider about your concern
3. Call the pharmacist for verification

 

Wait for the doctor to round to clarify the order.

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