we have, The infant weighs 3800 grams. Ampicillin is ordered 100 mg/kg/day IV to be given 12 hours. Available is 500 mg/ml of the Ampicillin. How many ml's will be administered per dose to the infant? (Round to the nearest 10th)

we have, The infant weighs 3800 grams. Ampicillin is ordered 100 mg/kg/day IV to be given 12 hours. Available is 500 mg/ml of the Ampicillin. How many ml's will be administered per dose to the infant? (Round to the nearest 10th)

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

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Problem 2.5P

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