A nurse is preparing to administer an oral suspension of amoxicillin to a pediatric client… — NCLEX-RN

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral suspension of amoxicillin to a pediatric client who weighs $33$ lb. The provider's prescription is for $20$ mg/kg/dose. What is the amount, in milligrams, the nurse should administer for a single dose? (Record your answer as a whole number.)

Answer: 300 mg

Answer

The nurse should administer 300 mg per dose.

To find the correct dose, the nurse must first convert the child's weight to kilograms by dividing by

2.2

(

33 \div 2.2 = 15

kg). Then, the nurse multiplies the weight in kilograms by the prescribed dosage (

15 \text{ kg} \times 20 \text{ mg/kg} = 300

mg). The required amount for a single dose is

300

mg.

Step-by-Step Solution

Convert the client's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg).

33 \div 2.2 = 15

Medical dosages based on weight are standardized using kilograms. Failing to convert pounds to kilograms will result in an overdose.

Calculate the total milligrams required for one dose.

$15 \text{ kg} \times 20 \text{ mg/kg} = 300 \text{ mg}

This determines the precise dose for the child based on their exact body mass.

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Weight-based pediatric dosage calculations

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