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Use the following label to complete. Order : Ampicillin 1500 mg The nurse will need ___________ vial(s) to prepare the ordered dose.

Use the following label to complete. Order : Ampicillin 1500 mg The nurse will need ___________ vial(s) to prepare the ordered dose.

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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  1. Use the following label to complete.

Order : Ampicillin 1500 mg

The nurse will need ___________ vial(s) to prepare the ordered dose.

**Ampicillin for Injection, USP Label Transcription** - **Product Name:** Ampicillin for Injection, USP - **Dosage:** 1 gram* per vial - **Intended Use:** For I.M. (intramuscular) or I.V. (intravenous) use - **Manufacturer:** Truxton Incorporated, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 - **By:** Antibiotice SA, Romania - **ID Number:** AV04.2010.T01 - **NDC:** 0463-1118-10 **Instructions for Use:** - This vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram of ampicillin. - For I.M. use, add 3.5 mL of diluent (refer to accompanying insert). - The resulting solution contains 250 mg of ampicillin per mL. - Use the solution within 1 hour. - **Usual Dosage for Adults:** 250 to 500 mg I.M. every 6 hours. - Refer to the accompanying insert for detailed indications, I.M. or I.V. dosage, and precautions. - Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]. **Order and Calculation:** - **Order:** Ampicillin 1500 mg - **Calculation:** - Each vial contains 1 gram (1000 mg). - To prepare a 1500 mg dose, the nurse will need 1.5 vials. - Therefore, the nurse will need **2 vials** to ensure the correct dose is administered. This content provides a clear and structured transcription of the medical label for educational purposes, detailing drug usage, dosage calculations, and storage conditions.
Transcribed Image Text:**Ampicillin for Injection, USP Label Transcription** - **Product Name:** Ampicillin for Injection, USP - **Dosage:** 1 gram* per vial - **Intended Use:** For I.M. (intramuscular) or I.V. (intravenous) use - **Manufacturer:** Truxton Incorporated, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 - **By:** Antibiotice SA, Romania - **ID Number:** AV04.2010.T01 - **NDC:** 0463-1118-10 **Instructions for Use:** - This vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram of ampicillin. - For I.M. use, add 3.5 mL of diluent (refer to accompanying insert). - The resulting solution contains 250 mg of ampicillin per mL. - Use the solution within 1 hour. - **Usual Dosage for Adults:** 250 to 500 mg I.M. every 6 hours. - Refer to the accompanying insert for detailed indications, I.M. or I.V. dosage, and precautions. - Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP]. **Order and Calculation:** - **Order:** Ampicillin 1500 mg - **Calculation:** - Each vial contains 1 gram (1000 mg). - To prepare a 1500 mg dose, the nurse will need 1.5 vials. - Therefore, the nurse will need **2 vials** to ensure the correct dose is administered. This content provides a clear and structured transcription of the medical label for educational purposes, detailing drug usage, dosage calculations, and storage conditions.
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1 vial contains 1g of ampicillin or 1000 mg of ampicillin (as per the label).

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