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Question 11 

Order: Ampicillin 165 mg. IV q.8h.

The directions on the package state: "Reconstitution of the single-use vial with 4.8 mL yields 250 mg/5 mL." How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 3.3 mL
2. 3.17 mL
3. 8.25 mL
4. 8.6 mL
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Question 12 

Order: Polymixin B sulfate 25,000 units/kg/d in four equally divided doses IM.

The label on the vial reads 500,000 units. The manufacturer recommends diluting 500,000 units with 5 ml of sterile water. How many milliliters will you prepare for a single dose if the patient weighs 150 pounds?
1. 4.3 mL
2. 7.5 mL
3. 68.2 mL
4. 0.85 mL
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Question 13 

Order: Methylprednisolone succinate 24 mg IM daily. The package insert of the 40 mg Act-O-Vial states, Press down on plastic activator to force accompanying 1 mL diluent into the lower compartment. How many milliliters will you administer?
 
  1. 960 mL
  2. 1.7 mL
  3. 6 mL
  4. 0.6 mL
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