Question

Refer to the label below. Ampicilin for Directions from label: " For IM use, add 3.5 ml sterile water. Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin per ml". Use solution within 1 hour. Refer to the label for the following: 3a), 3a) What is the total dosage of this vial? 3b) b) What mL volume of diluent must be used for reconstitution? 3c) c) What will be the dosage strength of 1 mL of reconstituted solution? d) Physician's order is for Ampicillin 0.S g IM q6hr. What ml volume 3d) will you administer with each individual dose? e) Indicate the calculated ml volume on the syringe with an arrow or shading

Answer 1

Ans) 3)a) 875mg

Explaination:

- As each ml contains 250mg is reconstituted with 3.5ml so 250×3.5= 875mg

b) 3.5ml

Explaination:

- Clearly mentioned in the label to add 3.5ml i.e to reconstitute with 3.5ml.

c) 250mg

Explaination:

- Given in the instruction, resulting solution contains 250mg ampicillin per ml.

d) 0.002ml

Explaination:

1ml = 250mg

x= 0.5mg

x= 0.5/250 = 0.002 ml