A child has a strep infection. , Order: Penicillin V 100 mg, PO, q6h , Child's weight: 14 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 to 50 mg/kg/day in three to six divided doses , Drug available:
a. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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A child has a strep infection. , Order: Penicillin V 100 mg, PO, q6h , Child's weight: 14 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 to 50 mg/kg/day in three to six divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has a strep infection. , Order: Penicillin V 100 mg, PO, q6h , Child's weight: 14 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 to 50 mg/kg/day in three to six divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has a Strep Infection