A child weighing 12 kg is prescribed amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day, to be given orally every 8 hours. How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

Calculation: Identify the child's weight and the ordered dosage Child's Weight: 12 kg Ordered Dosage: 25 mg/kg/day Calculate the total daily dose in milligrams (mg) Total Daily Dose = Weight * Dosage Total Daily Dose = 12 * 25 = 300 mg/day Calculate the number of doses per day based on the frequency Frequency: Every 8 hours Doses per day = 24 / 8 = 3 doses Calculate the milligrams per single dose Milligrams per dose = Total Daily Dose / Number of doses Milligrams per dose = 300 / 3 = 100 mg