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

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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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1500mg of ampicillin.

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