W125 Med Surgical 2 Benchmark Lippincott Proctored Exam
Calculation
The nurse administers amoxicillin 70 mg/kg/day to a client with an ear infection. The drug is to be administered in two divided doses. The client weighs 77 pounds. How many milligrams (mg) will the nurse administer with each dose? Round to the whole number
mg
Explanation & Rationale
Calculation: Convert weight to kilograms Weight = 77 ÷ 2.2 = 35 kg Calculate total daily dose Total Daily Dose = 70 × 35 Total Daily Dose = 2450 mg/day Divide into two doses Dose per administration = 2450 ÷ 2 = 1225 mg
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