The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a pediatric client. The order is for amoxicillin 500 mg. The medication is supplied in liquid form containing 1 gram in 5 ml
The nurse calculates the dose and determines the appropriate dose is: Standard Text:
2.5ml / 25 ml / .25 ml / 5 ml.
Rationale : Using the following formula: desired dose X quantity on hand. Dose on hand 500 mg X 5 ml X 1000 mg = 2.5 ml.
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