Directions for reconstitution of ampicillin sodium for injection: "For IM use add 3.5 mL sterile water for injection. Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin sodium per mL. The vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram
Usual adult dosage of ampicillin is 250 mg–500 mg IM every 6 hours." How much diluent is added to the vial to prepare the medication for IM use?
A) 1 mL
B) 3.5 mL
C) 250 mg/mL
D) 500 mg/mL
B
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