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A Penicillin Derivative Is Used to Treat Infections with an Adult

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A penicillin derivative is used to treat infections with an adult 24-hour dosage of 35 mg/kg of body mass. This is to be given in three injections daily. This antibiotic is prepared by the pharmacy in solution form with a concentration of 130 mg/5mL. What volume in milliliters should be given in each injection to an adult with a mass of 12.5kg?


A) 5.6 mL
B) 17 mL
C) 50 mL
D) 0.32 mL

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