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Average Score: 89%
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The doctor has ordered Ampicillin 100 mg every 6 hours IV push for an infant weighing 7 kg. The suggested dose for infants is 25-50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. The nurse should:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The ordered dose (400 mg/day) exceeds the safe range (175-350 mg/day for a 7 kg infant), requiring the nurse to verify the order with the doctor.