sop steps

Question 1

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Answer 1

Round the patient’s weight to the nearest whole kilogram.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Calculate the required dose: Dose (mg) = 0.2 mg × weight (kg)

Question 3

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Answer 3

Calculate the volume of Drug A needed using the concentration: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) ÷ 2 mg/mL

Question 4

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Answer 4

Round the calculated volume to the nearest 0.2 mL (syringe graduation).

Question 5

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Answer 5

Withdraw the required volume of Drug A from the vial using a sterile syringe. Label the syringe.

Question 6

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Answer 6

Inspect the vial and syringe for particulate matter or discoloration before use.

Question 7

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Answer 7

Using a new sterile syringe, draw up sufficient 0.9% w/v saline to make the total volume up to 100 mL (i.e., Saline volume = 100 mL – volume of Drug A).

Question 8

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Answer 8

Inject the Drug A solution and the saline into a sterile 100 mL IV infusion bag.

Question 9

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Answer 9

Gently invert the bag several times to mix the contents thoroughly. Do not shake.

Question 10

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Answer 10

Label the infusion bag with: Drug name, dose, total volume, preparation date and time, expiry, and initials of preparer and checker.

Question 11

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Answer 11

Discard any unused portion of Drug A solution according to local cytotoxic or pharmaceutical waste policy.

Question 12

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Answer 12

Document all calculations, batch numbers, and preparation details in the patient’s medication record.

Question 13

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Answer 13

Have all calculations and the final prepared infusion independently checked by another healthcare professional.

Question 14

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Answer 14

Store the prepared infusion according to local protocols until administration. Protect from