The physician assistant orders Augmentin oral suspension 75 mg po every 8 hours.  The child weighs 17 lbs 6 oz.  The safe dose is 20-40mg/kg/day.  The available dose is 125mg/5mL.  if safe, how many mLs will you give?

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The physician assistant orders Augmentin oral suspension 75 mg po every 8 hours.  The child weighs 17 lbs 6 oz.  The safe dose is 20-40mg/kg/day.  The available dose is 125mg/5mL.  if safe, how many mLs will you give?

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