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    Ati rn pediatric nursing 2023 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day divided equally every 6 hours to a child who weighs 30 kg (66 lb). Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 50 mg × 30 kg = 1500 mg per day. Step 2 is 1500 mg ÷ 4 doses = 375 mg per dose. Step 3 is 375 mg ÷ (125 mg ÷ 5 mL). Step 4 is 375 mg ÷ 25 mg/mL = 15 mL per dose. The final answer is 15.

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