The directions for reconstitution of ampicillin sodium for injection are on the drug label. Directions read: "For IM use, add 3.5 mL sterile water for injection. Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin sodium per mL. The vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram. Usual adult dosage of ampicillin is 250 mg-500 mg IM every 6 hours." How much diluent is added to the vial to prepare the medication for IM use?
A) 1 mL
B) 3.5 mL
C) 250 mg/mL
D) 500 mg/mL

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Refer to the directions on the label. The label reads, "Add 3.5 mL sterile water for injection. The resulting solution contains 250 mg/mL." The usual adult dosage is 250 mg to 500 mg.

The Directions for Reconstitution of Ampicillin Sodium for Injection Are