3) Erythromycin is ordered for a client. The client weighs 44 lb (20 kg). the order is for 20 mg/kg by mouth and the concentration is 400 mg/5 ml. how many milliliters should this client receive? 20 mg/kg x 20 kg = 400 mg 400 mg + 400 mg/5ml = 5 ml

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3) Erythromycin is ordered for a client. The client weighs 44 lb (20 kg). the order is for
20 mg/kg by mouth and the concentration is 400 mg/5 ml. how many milliliters should this
client receive?
20 mg/kg x 20 kg = 400 mg
400 mg + 400 mg/5ml = 5 ml
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Transcribed Image Text:3) Erythromycin is ordered for a client. The client weighs 44 lb (20 kg). the order is for 20 mg/kg by mouth and the concentration is 400 mg/5 ml. how many milliliters should this client receive? 20 mg/kg x 20 kg = 400 mg 400 mg + 400 mg/5ml = 5 ml Tablets questions → https://studywithclpna.com/drugcalculations/docs/Tablets-Quiz-2.pdf
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  • Client weight: 44 lb (20 kg)
  • Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Concentration of the erythromycin solution: 400 mg/5 ml

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  • The volume (in milliliters) of erythromycin solution the client should receive.
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