The recommended dosage of prednisolone for a child is 4 mg…

  The recommended dosage of prednisolone for a child is 4 mg/kg/24 hour by mouth given Q4 hours. The child’s weight is 88 lbs. The medication is supplied in 95 mg/4 mL.    What is the child’s weight in kg? What is the safe and therapeutic dosage for this child per day (include units)?  What is the safe and therapeutic single dose amount for this child (include units)?  How many mL will be administered for each dose?  How many total mL will be administered in 24 hours of this medication?

The licensed prescriber orders amoxicillin 500 mg PO q6h for…

The licensed prescriber orders amoxicillin 500 mg PO q6h for a child weighing 38 lbs.  Amoxicillin is supplied in 250 mg capsules.  The recommended daily oral dosage is 25 to 50 mg/kg/24 hours in divided doses q 6 hours.  What is the child’s weight in kg? What is the minimum daily dosage? What is the maximum daily dosage? What is the minimum single dose? What is the maximum singe dose? Is the dose safe?