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A nurse is preparing to reconstitute ampicillin for IM administration to a client who has urethritis.
Which of the following information should the nurse interpret from the medication label? (Refer to the medication label below.). *This vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram ampicillin.
For IM use, add 3.5 ml diluent (read accompanying insert). Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin per mL. Use solution within 1 hour.
Usage dosage: Adults-250 to 500 mg IM qóh. READ ACCOMPANYING INSERT.
T tor. detailed indications, IM or IV dosage, and precautions.
Store the dry powder at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) (See USP]). NDC 1234-1234-10. Ampicillin for Injection, UŠP. 1 gram per vial.
For IM or IV Use.
End of label.
A. Instill 5 mL of diluent to the vial for reconstitution.
The label states to add 3.5 mL of diluent for reconstitution, not 5 mL. So, choice A is incorrect.
B. After reconstitution, the vial will contain a total of 500 mg of medication.
After reconstitution, the vial will contain 1 gram of medication, not 500 mg. So, choice B is incorrect.
C. Administer the medication within 1 hr of reconstitution.
The label does state to use the solution within 1 hour of reconstitution. So, choice C is correct.
D. This medication can only be administered IM. .
The label states the medication can be used for IM or IV, not only IM. So, choice D is incorrect.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
The label states to add 3.5 mL of diluent for reconstitution, not 5 mL. So, choice A is incorrect.
Choice B rationale:
After reconstitution, the vial will contain 1 gram of medication, not 500 mg. So, choice B is incorrect.
Choice C rationale:
The label does state to use the solution within 1 hour of reconstitution. So, choice C is correct.
Choice D rationale:
The label states the medication can be used for IM or IV, not only IM. So, choice D is incorrect.
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