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Short answer: Drug Computation

A child weigh 33 lb is ordered Augmentin 150 mg po q8h. The label shows 125
mg/5ml oral suspension. The literature states that children 40 kg receive 6.7 to
13.3 mg/kg q8h.
1. Get the actual weight of the child in kg.

2. Determine the safe dose range

3. Decision and evaluation


4. Calculate the dose if applicable

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