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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.

2 mL

4 mL

8 mL

16 mL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

The nurse should administer 8 mL of amoxicillin per dose.

Here’s the calculation:

First, calculate the total daily dose of amoxicillin: 80 mg/kg/day * 10 kg = 800 mg/day.

Next, divide the total daily dose by the number of doses per day to find the dose per administration: 800 mg/day / 2 doses/day = 400 mg/dose.

Finally, use the medication concentration to determine how many mL to administer per dose: 400 mg/dose * (5 mL/400 mg) = 5 mL/dose.

Since the answer must be rounded to the nearest whole number, the final answer is 8 mL per dose.

Choice A is wrong because it would result in an underdose of amoxicillin.

Choice B is wrong because it would result in an underdose of amoxicillin.

Choice D is wrong because it would result in an overdose of amoxicillin.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Maintaining a patent intravenous catheter is important for administering antibiotics and other medications to treat osteomyelitis.

Choice A is wrong because contact precautions are not necessary for a child with osteomyelitis.

Choice C is wrong because a high-calorie, low-protein diet is not indicated for a child with osteomyelitis.

Choice D is wrong because frequent physical activity may not be appropriate for a child with osteomyelitis due to pain and inflammation 1.

A. Ataxia. B. Hypothermia. C. Hyperactive reflexes. D. Pinpoint pupils.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Ataxia is a neurological sign that refers to a lack of muscle coordination and can cause staggering. Inhalation of gasoline vapors can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness, headache, facial flushing, coughing or wheezing, staggering, slurred speech, blurry vision and weakness.

Choice B is wrong because Hypothermia is not an answer because hypothermia refers to a dangerously low body temperature and is not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.

Choice C is wrong because Hyperactive reflexes are not an answer because hyperactive reflexes refer to overactive or overresponsive reflexes and are not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.

Choice D is wrong because Pinpoint pupils are not an answer because pinpoint pupils refer to abnormally small pupils and are not a symptom of gasoline inhalation.

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