A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day divided into two doses daily to a 2-year-old client who weighs 10 kg (22 lb). Available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL of amoxicillin should the nurse administer per dose?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A Reason:

Partial thromboplastin time (PTT): PTT is a test that evaluates the blood's ability to clot properly. While rheumatic fever can involve inflammation affecting various systems, it's not directly associated with significant changes in coagulation parameters like PTT.

Choice B Reason:

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): BUN measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea, a waste product of the liver's metabolism of protein. It's commonly used to assess kidney function and hydration status. Rheumatic fever primarily involves inflammatory processes affecting the heart, joints, skin, and nervous system, and it typically doesn't have a direct impact on BUN levels.

Choice C Reason:

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): Elevated ESR is a non-specific marker of inflammation and can be elevated in rheumatic fever due to the inflammatory response.

Choice D Reason:

C-reactive protein (CRP): Similar to ESR, CRP is an acute-phase reactant and tends to rise in response to inflammation, so elevated CRP levels can indicate an inflammatory process like rheumatic fever.

Choice E Reason:

Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer: This test measures antibodies produced by the body against streptolysin O, a toxin produced by Streptococcus bacteria. Elevated ASO titers can indicate a recent streptococcal infection, which is a predisposing factor for rheumatic fever.

Choice AReason:

Chocolate milk is incorrect. Similar to ice cream, chocolate milk is dairy-based and may have a thicker consistency, potentially causing discomfort or irritation to the throat.

Choice B Reason:

Sugar-free cherry gelatin-Avoid red, purple, or brown liquids, which simulate the appearance of blood if the child vomits.

Choice CReason:

Although the flavor might be a bit acidic, lime-flavored ice pops are generally clear or light in color and less likely to obscure bleeding. They are also soothing and can help with hydration

Choice D Reason:

Vanilla ice cream is incorrect. While ice cream might seem soothing, it's dairy-based and can coat the throat, potentially causing discomfort or mucus production, which may not be ideal for the healing process.