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pane00 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A child who weighs 15 kilograms is to be given amoxicillin. The recommended dosage of amoxicillin for children is 20 to 40 mg/kg/day p.o. in equally divided doses administered q.8h.

The pediatrician has ordered amoxicillin 125 mg p.o. q.8h.
The available supply of amoxicillin is 125 mg per 5 mL.

Is the order within the recommended range for this medication? (yes/no)
_________
If so, how many mL of amoxicillin should be given per q.8h administration?
_________ mL
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Question 2

A child who weighs 15 kilograms is to be given amoxicillin. The recommended dosage of amoxicillin for children is 20 to 40 mg/kg/day p.o. in equally divided doses administered q.8h.

What is the recommended range of milligrams of medication for this child per day?

minimum: __________ mg maximum: __________ mg
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komodo7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Yes, 125 mg per dose is within the 100 mg to 200 mg per 5 mL dose range.

Answer to Question 2

20 mg/kg/day 15 kg = 300 mg/day minimum

40 mg/kg/day 15 kg = 600 mg/day maximum