A pediatric patient weighing 18 kg requires oral Amoxicillin suspension prescribed at 40 mg/kg/day divided into two equal doses every 12 hours. The suspension is available as 250 mg / 5 mL. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse administer per individual dose?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 7.2 mL
- Step 1: Calculate the total daily dose: .
- Step 2: Divide into two equal doses: . Determine volume: .
Answer
7.2 mL.
Why not the others: '3.6 mL' calculates for a 3-times-daily regimen; '14.4 mL' administers the full 24-hour daily total in a single dose; '5.0 mL' provides only 250 mg per dose.
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