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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
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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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
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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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





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Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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