Ordered: Ampicillin 350 Mg IM Q6h

question 10

Essay

Ordered: Ampicillin 350 mg IM q6h.
Available: Ampicillin 1 g.
Directions: Add 3.5 mL diluent. Each mL equals 250 mg.
How many mL will you give?

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body to repair tissues and synthesize enzymes and hormones.

Glutamate

An amino acid that serves as a key neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning and memory.

Receptors

Sensory cells or structures in the body that respond to specific stimuli from the external or internal environment.

Cochlea

Coiled, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that holds the mechanoreceptors involved in hearing.