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There is an order for 12 g of Ampicillin. Ampicillin is available as 4,000 mg tablets....

There is an order for 12 g of Ampicillin. Ampicillin is available as 4,000 mg tablets. What should the nurse administer?

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Ordered/ have = Y (Tablets Required)

Convert 4,000 mg to g.

mcg → mg → g → kg    ( ÷ by 1,000 )

4,000 mg ÷ 1,000 = 4 g

12g/ 4g = 3g

3 tablets

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