A child is prescribed cephalexin for treatment of cellulitis. The child weighs 15 kg.
The pediatrician orders: cephalexin 40 mg/kg/day PO, give twice a day.
Medication on hand: 250 mg/5 mL
Calculate how many mLs the nurse must draw up for each dose.
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