The clinic NP orders amoxicillin oral suspension 500 mg PO twice daily for a 20 kg child who is diagnosed with otitis media. You know from consultation with the NP that the maximum total daily dosage is 50 mg/kg/day. You have available: amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL. You teach the child's parents that they will administer what quantity per dose?

The clinic NP orders amoxicillin oral suspension 500 mg PO twice daily for a 20 kg child who is diagnosed with otitis media. You know from consultation with the NP that the maximum total daily dosage is 50 mg/kg/day. You have available: amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL. You teach the child's parents that they will administer what quantity per dose?

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

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Chapter7: Drug Sources, Schedules, And Dosages

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