Order: Amoxil 125 mg PO, q.8h. The recommended dose for children who weigh less than 40 kg is 25 mg/kg/day divided q.12h., or 20 mg/kg/day divided q.8h. Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 16 pounds? ______ Standard Text:
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No
Rationale : 7.3 kg; 25 mg/kg/day × 7.3 kg = 182.5 mg/day is a safe dosage. 125 mg three times a day = 375 mg ordered to be administered, which exceeds the safe dosage.
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