Ordered: Amoxicillin 100,000 units/kg/dose q12h Weight: 40 lbs (round to the nearest tenth) Recommended dose: 100,000-250,000 units/kg/dose Available: 150,000 units/mL A) what is the safe daily range for this client in units? B) is the ordered dose safe? C) How many mL will the client receive as ordered per dose? D) How many mL will the client receive as ordered per day?

Ordered: Amoxicillin 100,000 units/kg/dose q12h Weight: 40 lbs (round to the nearest tenth) Recommended dose: 100,000-250,000 units/kg/dose Available: 150,000 units/mL A) what is the safe daily range for this client in units? B) is the ordered dose safe? C) How many mL will the client receive as ordered per dose? D) How many mL will the client receive as ordered per day?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.2P

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