Nurse is preparing to administer amoxicilin 30mg /kg/day, devided equaly every 12hr who weights 32 lbs. Available 200mg/5ml. How many ml should nurse administer?

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Q: Order: Lanoxin 4 mg   Available: Lanoxin 400mcg/2 mL   How many mLs does the nurse administer?

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