The nurse is providing care for a 12-year-old child whose order reads, "Ciprofloxin 15 mg/kg po q 12 hr." The child weighs 88 pounds (40 kg). What dose of Ciprofloxin should be provided?
A) 500 mg tablet every 12 hr
B) 500 mg tablet and a 100 mg tablet every 12 hr
C) 750 mg tablet every 12 hr
D) Two 500 mg tablets every 12 hr

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The correct dose is calculated as 15 mg/kg * 40 kg = 600 mg every 12 hours. Therefore, a 500 mg tablet and a 100 mg tablet every 12 hours (option B) is the correct dosage.

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