Question

10. Judy, another 3-year-old, comes to the clinic with strep throat, but is not allergic to penicillin. She weighs 30 Ibs. The doctor orders 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses of amoxicillin q 12 hours. How many milliliters will Judy receive per dose? NDC 0781-6009-58 Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg/5 mL 0781-6039-58 Net contents: Equivalent to 2gram bottle until a reconstitution (totel 55mL): shake 250 te Usual Child Dosage 20 t640 When reconstituted, each 5mL avdes (1 teaspoonfull will contain to 125mg amóxicillin Shate well beore frigeratien preferable after 80mL KEEP TIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHLOREN Manufachured in Austria by Sander GmbH

Answer 1

10.

Given

Medication :Amoxicillin

Route:Oral

Frequency :Twice a day

Weight:30lbs (13.6kg)

Order:25mg /kg/day

Then 13.6 kg=??

=340mg/day (13.6×25÷1)

So 1 dose =170mg (340÷2)

Available 125mg/5ml

Then 170mg=??

=6.8 ml (170×5÷125)

Ans:Judy will receive 6.8ml/dose