The patient needs to receive ampicillin sodium 400 mg IV q8h. The supply cabinet contains 2 g vials of ampicillin with a label that reads: reconstitute with 10 mL to provide 15 mL for 150 mg/mL. What volume do you administer per dose?

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The patient needs to receive ampicillin sodium 400 mg IV q8h. The supply cabinet contains 2 g vials of ampicillin with a label that reads: reconstitute with 10 mL to provide 15 mL for 150 mg/mL. What volume do you administer per dose?
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