HESI RN Exit Proctored Exam
Calculation
The nurse is preparing to administer an ampicillin suspension labeled, "Ampicillin 250 mg/5 mL," to a child with impetigo. The prescription: is for 500 mg four times a day. How many mL should the child receive per day? (Enter numeric value only.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Single dose: 500 mg Volume per single dose: 500 mg / (250 mg/5 mL) = 10 mL Total daily volume: 10 mL/dose * 4 doses/day = 40 mL/day Therefore, the child should receive 40 mL of ampicillin suspension per day.
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