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    Ati Pediatrics Cumulative Proctored Exam Coker U Bsn
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a 5-year-old client. The client weighs 14.5 kg (32 lb) and the prescribed dose of amoxicillin is 20 mg/kg/day for treatment of otitis media. What is the calculated dose of amoxicillin for this client?

    mg/day

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 14.5 kg × 20 mg/kg/day = 290 mg/day. The calculated dose is 290 mg per day.

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