2:19 Thu, 9 May < W7_Practice calculations_worked solutions_Q1-12-2 A child weighing 10 kg requires oral amoxicillin for a severe infection for 7 days. The amoxicillin suspension is available as a 100 mL bottle with a concentration of 125 mg/ 5mL. What dose (in mLs) should be recommended for the child? What volume of suspension will be required to complete the 7 day course? Top of page Mode of action Indications Precautions Adverse effects Dosage Administratio▸ Child Amoxicillin Oral, 15-25 mg/kg (maximum 500 mg) every 8 hours. For severe infections up to 30 mg/kg (maximum 1 g) every 8 hours can be used. IM/IV, 25 mg/kg (maximum 1 g) every 8 hours. For severe infections 50 mg/kg (maximum 2 g) every 4-6 hours can be used. དཱི40%_ Q : Severe infection needs a dose of 30 mg/kg every 8 hours (3 times a day) 30 x 10 = 300 mg three time a day = 900 mg/day 900 mg/day for 7 days = 6300 mg 9 26/40 ||| = О く 2:19 Thu, 9 May ✔ ⚫ < W7_Practice calculations_worked solutions_Q1-12-2 A child weighing 10 kg requires oral amoxicillin for a severe infection for 7 days. The amoxicillin suspension is available as a 100 mL bottle with a concentration of 125 mg/ 5mL. What dose (in mLs) should be recommended for the child? What volume of suspension will be required to complete the 7 day course? 125 mg/5 mL 300 mg/12 mL 12 mL three times a day to be given = 36 mL total daily dose 36 x7 = 252 mL needed to complete the course (i.e. 3 x 100 mL bottles) 9 ㅈ ... +40%- Q : III = О >