An infant with a urinary tract infection has an order for ampicillin IV divided into 4 doses. The infant weighs 10 pounds. The recommended dose is 50mg/kg/day. Calculate the individual dose.
An infant with a urinary tract infection has an order for ampicillin IV divided into 4 doses. The infant weighs 10 pounds. The recommended dose is 50mg/kg/day. Calculate the individual dose.
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Transcribed Image Text:An infant with a urinary tract infection has an order for ampicillin IV divided into 4 doses. The
infant weighs 10 pounds. The recommended dose is 50mg/kg/day. Calculate the individual
dose.
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ma
ge
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