the physician has ordered amoxicillin 20mg/kg PO BID . the patient weighs 98lbs . amoxicillin is available in oral suspension containing 250mg/5ml . how many milliters will the nurse administer for each dose . please show working with formula

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the physician has ordered amoxicillin 20mg/kg PO BID . the patient weighs 98lbs . amoxicillin is available in oral suspension containing 250mg/5ml . how many milliters will the nurse administer for each dose . please show working with formula

 

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