An NP is prescribing an antibiotic for a child who will need to take a total of 750 mg per day. Which dosing regimen should the NP prescribe to promote compliance?
a. 250 mg/5 mL—375 mg PO bid
b. 250 mg/5 mL—250 mg PO tid
c. 500 mg/5 mL—375 mg PO bid
d. 500 mg/5 mL—250 mg PO tid
C
To improve compliance with a drug regimen, convenient dosage forms and dosing schedules should be chosen when possible. A 500 mg/5 mL preparation means that a smaller volume can be given to achieve the desired dose. A bid dosing schedule is more likely to be followed than one that is tid.
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