The label on the vial of ampicillin for injection, USP, stat…
The label on the vial of ampicillin for injection, USP, states the following: DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lb): 25-50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses at 6-8 hr intervals. The patient weighs 77 lb and has an order for ampicillin 250 mg IV QID. Ampicillin is available in 500mg/5mL What is the child’s weight in kilograms? Is this dose safe? How much will you administer per dose? Put your answers in 1, 2, 3,