An adult patient has a moderately severe infection and has been started on an antibiotic. The physician orders penicillin V potassium by mouth. Which dose would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
a. 15 to 50 mg 4 times daily
b. 150 to 170 mg q 6h
c. 250 to 500 mg 4 times daily
d. 1000 to 1500 mg 4 times daily
ANS: C
Penicillin V potassium is used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections when the patient can take oral medication.
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