Practice Question
Doctor orders Amoxil for a child that weighs 63 lbs. The safe dosage range for this medication is 50 mg/kg/day every 8 hours. What is the safe dose for this child per dose? (round to the nearest tenth)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
1320
Rationale:
💎 Step 1: Convert 63 lb → kg → 63 ÷ 2.2 = 28.6 kg.
💎 Step 2: Safe daily range = 50 mg/kg/day → 50 × 28.6 = 1430 mg/day.
💎 Step 3: Given q8h = 3 doses/day → 1430 ÷ 3 = ~476.6 mg per dose (round to nearest tenth).
💎 Step 4: Verify medication form — Amoxil often available as 250 or 500 mg tablets or suspension.
💎 Step 5: Always check safe pediatric dosage ranges and round according to protocol.
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