Question

A pediatrician writes a prescription for ampicillin 750 mg p.o. q.i.d. x 7 daysHow many mL of a 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension should be dispensed to supply the 7 days of therapy.A 150 mL bottle of ampicillin powder for reconstitution states that 128 mL of water should be added that will result in a 125 mg/ 5mL suspension. (you should be able to read a label and gather this information)oHow many mL (volume) is taken up by the powder?oHow many mg of ampicillin are in one bottle?oWhat would be the strength of the suspension (mg/tsp)if 78 mL of water was accidentally added instead of 128 mL

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