An adult patient has a moderately severe infection and has been started on an antibiotic. The physician orders V-Cillin K by mouth. What dose would you expect the physician to prescribe?
1. 15 to 50 mg 4 times daily
2. 150 to 170 mg q6h
3. 250 to 500 mg 4 times daily
4. 1000 to 1500 mg 4 times daily
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V-Cillin K is used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections when the patient can take oral medication.
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