Patient: Krista W. Reynolds Allergies: Penicill…
Patient: Krista W. Reynolds Allergies: Penicillin, Ampicillin MRN: 00549143 Admission Weight: 144 lbs. DOB: 01/14/2002 Diagnosis: Ectopic Pregnancy, Syphilis Provider Orders: 1) Prep patient for exploratory laparotomy with possible salpingectomy, dilation and curretage. 2) Type and crossmatch for 2 Units PRBCs. 3) NPO 4) Morphine Sulfate 2 mg IV now. 5) Ampicillin 1 g in 50 mL D5W over 45 minutes STAT and then every 8 hours. The nurse receives the information above on a new client with updated orders. Identify the correct infusion rate (mL/hr) for the IV Ampicillin.