A 60-pound child is prescribed amoxicillin 20 mg/kg at bedtime * 10days for otitis media prophylaxis. How many milligrams should be administered per dose?

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The child weighs 60 pounds. To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2 (60 / 2.2 = 27.27 kg). The prescribed dose is 20 mg/kg, so multiply the child's weight in kg by the dose (27.27 kg * 20 mg/kg = 545.4 mg). The closest option to 545.4 mg is 600 mg.

A 60-Pound Child Is Prescribed Amoxicillin 20 Mg/kg at Bedtime