You Have Been Assigned to Work in the Children's Ward

question 17

Short Answer

You have been assigned to work in the children's ward and you are to care for four-year old Robyn, under the guidance of the registered nurse. Robyn has been admitted to the ward with a chest infection. She is febrile and dehydrated.
-Robyn is ordered intravenous Amoxycillin sodium, 20 mg/kg/day, to be given 8/24. Calculate the daily dose of Amoxycillin for Robyn, who weighs 18 kg.

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