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asd123 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Directions for reconstitution of oxacillin sodium for injection: For IM use add 5.7 mL sterile water for injection. Resulting solution contains 250 mg oxacillin sodium per 1.5 mL. The vial contains oxacillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram.

Usual adult dosage of oxacillin sodium is 250 mg500 mg IM every 4 to 6 hours. What is the final concentration of the prepared oxacillin solution for IM administration?
A) 1.5 mL
B) 5.7 mL
C) 250 mg/1.5mL
D) 500 mg/1.5mL

Question 2

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 mg500 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