Pediatric Nursing by Kathryn Rudd,Diane Kocisko

تمرين 5

Order: Augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) 175 mg PO q8h.
Patient: Child weighs 29 lbs.
Safe dose is 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h.
Available as: Oral suspension of 125 mg/5 mL
A. Is the dose safe? __________
B. If safe , how much liquid will you give the child per dose? _____________
C. If not safe, what is the range of safe doses for this child? _____________