The health care provider has prescribed clarithromycin (Biaxin) 20 mg/kg/day divided bid for a child with peptic ulcer disease. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 0900 dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer in a whole number.
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350
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A. Give half now and the rest in 2 hours. B. Give the medication. C. Check the calculation again. D. Do not give the medication.