Diagnosed with otitis media

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1. A child has been diagnosed with otitis media and the mother needs teaching on medication administration.

Order: Amoxicillin oral suspension 40 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 days

The child's weight is 16 kg.

1. What is the amount for a single dose for this client in mg?

2. How many mL will be given for each divided dosage?

3. What is the best measurement device for this medication?

4. What instructions should be given to the parent regarding this medication?

2. A health care provider has ordered vancomycin 1000mg IV over 2 hours every 18 hours. This is the client's second dose.

1. What assessment or actions should be completed prior to administration?

2. What is the correct rate at which the electronic pump should be set at?

3. What assessments should be completed during administration?

4. When should the trough level be drawn for this medication?

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