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RN Hesi Med Surg Dosage Calculations Questions
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A child who weighs 66 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 12 hours. The bottle is labeled, 'Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL.' How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: Weight: 66 / 2.2 = 30 kg. Daily dose: 80 mg/kg/day × 30 = 2400 mg/day. Per dose (every 12 hours): 2400 / 2 = 1200 mg. Volume: (1200 × 5) / 400 = 15 mL.
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