A child weighing 44 pounds is prescribed amoxicillin suspens

A child weighing 44 pounds is prescribed amoxicillin suspension 30 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. The medication available is 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of the medication will the patient take for each dose? Must show work. A. 10 B. 20 C. 15 D. 5

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How many doses are provided in the prescription below? Rx—Ibuprofen 400 mg - po q 6 hr prn pain Disp. # 120 Let’s look at the information that has been provided: - po—the dose q 6 hr prn pain—the frequency 120—the quantity dispensed Ibuprofen 400 mg—the drug name and strength Workplace Wisdom Always use the higher dosage amount when performing dosage calculations on prescriptions that have a range for the dose, as in Example 5.2. This will provide the most conservative solution and ensure the most accurate potential for days supply. Using the information provided, set up the ratio/proportion and solve. Cross-multiply Now set up your equation and solve for . To solve for , divide both sides by 2. So, there is a minimum of 60 doses prescribed. x = 60 120 , 2 = 60 2x 2 = 120 2 x 2x = 120 x 2 * x = 2x and 1 * 120 = 120 1 dose 2 tabs = x doses 120 tabs