A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's provider?
a. 250 mg/5 mL–375 mg PO twice daily
b. 250 mg/5 mL–250 mg PO three times daily
c. 500 mg/5 mL–250 mg PO three times daily
d. 500 mg/5 mL–375 mg PO twice daily
D
To promote adherence to a drug regimen in children, it is important to consider the size and tim-ing of the dose. In this case the preparation containing 500 mg/5 mL means that a smaller volume can be given, which is more palatable to a child. Twice daily dosing is more convenient for parents, especially when a child is in day care or school; it also helps prevent the problem of the medication being left either at home or at school.
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