Multiple Choice
A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) . The liquid preparation contains 40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL. The nurse determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40 mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this child is correct?
A) 5 mL PO BID
B) 5 mL PO daily
C) 10 mL PO BID
D) 10 mL PO daily
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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