5. The Order: Amoxicillin 125 mg p.o. every 8 hours for 10 days. The child weighs 40 pounds. Label reads: 125mg/5mL. Safe ran

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5. The Order: Amoxicillin 125 mg p.o. every 8 hours for 10 days. The child weighs 40 pounds. Label reads: 125mg/5mL. Safe range is 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h. What is the safe dose range for this child? (round to nearest whole numbers) Is this dose safe? BOTH ANSWERS MUST BE CORRECT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS QUESTION
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