A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range.

The nurse administers the prescribed dosage.

The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage.

The nurse determines the prescription is insufficient to achieve the desired effect.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   A dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.
B.   For a toddler weighing 20 kg, the correct dosage of amoxicillin, according to the recommended range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day, would be 400 to 500 mg per day, divided into three doses. Therefore, a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.
C.   A dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.
D.   A dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Egocentrism does not refer to a preference for playing alone but rather to the child’s difficulty in understanding perspectives other than their own.

B. The belief that thoughts are all-powerful refers to magical thinking, not egocentrism.

C. Egocentrism is a characteristic of Piaget’s preoperational stage, where children are unable to see things from another person's point of view.

D. Egocentrism is a normal part of cognitive development in early childhood and does not require intervention.

A. Finger paints B. Building blocks C. Books with paper pages D. Small colored beads

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Finger paints are appropriate for a three-year-old as they allow for creative expression and are suitable for independent play without the risk of choking or small parts.

B. Building blocks are also appropriate but may not provide the same sensory and creative engagement as finger paints.

C. Books with paper pages could be suitable, but the child may need supervision to prevent tearing pages.

D. Small colored beads pose a choking hazard and are not suitable for this age group.

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A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

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