Ordered: Ampicillin Sodium 0.3 g IM q6h, for a patient with an infection. Available:
a. Amount of diluent to be added for IM injection
b. Estimated dose to be given after reconstitution
c. How many mL will the nurse prepare? DA equation:
d. Evaluation:
Indicate dose on the syringe with an arrow.
a. 1.2 mL
b. Two times the drug concentration (300 mg = 0.3 g)
c. 2.4 mL
DA equation:
d. Estimate supports answer. Equation is balanced.
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