Ati dosage calculations Proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 12 hours for a paediatric client with an ear infection. The amount available is 125 mg/5 mL. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use trailing zero.)
teaspoons
Explanation & Rationale
Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 500 mg Available concentration: 125 mg/5 mL Calculate the volume in mL: Volume (mL)=Required dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=500 mg/125 mg/5 mL=20 mL Convert mL to teaspoons: 1 teaspoon=5 mL Number of teaspoons=20 mL/5 mL/teaspoon=4 teaspoons
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