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penicillin v potassium 100 mg po every 6 hours is ordered for a child weighing 36lbs. the recommended dosage of penicillin V potassium PO for a child is 25-50 mg/kg/day. The nurse would administer [number] mg per dose.

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User Rozky
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The nurse will administer 100mg per dose if the order is for 100mg by mouth every 6 hours.
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User Marcos Lima
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