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    Ati peds drug dosage calculation assessment proctored exam

    A healthcare provider prescribes Ampicillin 125 mg/kg/day PO divided into doses every 8 hours for a child weighing 50lbs 8 oz. The pharmacy has Ampicillin suspension available as 250 mg/5mL. Using the safe dosing range and accurate conversions, what is the correct volume (in mL) of Ampicillin to administer per dose? Round to the nearest tenth.