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A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day divided into two doses daily to a 2-year-old client who weighs 10 kg (22 lb).

Available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL.

How many mL of amoxicillin should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.

2 mL

4 mL

8 mL

16 mL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

The nurse should administer 8 mL of amoxicillin per dose.

Here’s the calculation:

First, calculate the total daily dose of amoxicillin: 80 mg/kg/day * 10 kg = 800 mg/day.

Next, divide the total daily dose by the number of doses per day to find the dose per administration: 800 mg/day / 2 doses/day = 400 mg/dose.

Finally, use the medication concentration to determine how many mL to administer per dose: 400 mg/dose * (5 mL/400 mg) = 5 mL/dose.

Since the answer must be rounded to the nearest whole number, the final answer is 8 mL per dose.

Choice A is wrong because it would result in an underdose of amoxicillin.

Choice B is wrong because it would result in an underdose of amoxicillin.

Choice D is wrong because it would result in an overdose of amoxicillin.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The nurse should first check the pH of the gastric secretions to confirm the placement of the NG tube before administering the enteral feeding.

Choice A is wrong because flushing the tube with water should be done after confirming the placement of the NG tube.

Choice B is wrong because attaching the feeding bag tubing to the end of the NG tube should be done after confirming the placement of the NG tube.

Choice D is wrong because setting the administration rate on the feeding pump should be done after confirming the placement of the NG tube.

A. Apply cold compresses to painful areas. B. Encourage physical activity as tolerated. C. Have the child wear a surgical mask to school. D. Limit fluids at bedtime.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Encourage physical activity as tolerated.

Children with sickle cell disease may need occasional rests from classroom activities but should be encouraged to participate in physical activity as tolerated.

Choice A is wrong because cold compresses are not recommended for pain management in sickle cell disease.

Choice C is wrong because there is no need for a child with sickle cell disease to wear a surgical mask to school.

Choice D is wrong because it is important for children with sickle cell disease to drink water throughout the day to avoid dehydration 1.

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