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    Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 10Question 43
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    Pharmacology

    The nurse is preparing to administer penicillin V potassium to a child with pneumonia. The child weighs 18.5 kg (40.7 lbs). The prescription is for 50 mg/kg/day PO in divided doses every six hours.

    ➢ How many milligrams should the child receive with each dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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