How much sterile water should you use to reconstitute

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Question - The healthcare provider has ordered amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 250 mg orally for a patient with an infection. Your institution has the following formulation on hand: Augmentin 125 mg/5 mL in a powdered form that needs to be diluted before administration (see label).

1. How much sterile water should you use to reconstitute this drug before it is given?

2. How many mL will you give to the patient?

Reference no: EM133250903

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