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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A 6-year-old patient who weighs 22 kg is prescribed 250 mg of amoxicillin to be taken three times a day. The package labeling states that the recommended dose for children weighing less than 40 kg is 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours. Which action should the medical assistant take?

  • Calculate and give the patient 150 mg per dose without contacting the provider.

  • Notify the provider that the ordered dose exceeds the weight-based recommendation.

  • Dispense the medication exactly as written without consulting anyone.

  • Reassure the caregiver that taking the capsules with food will prevent any problems.

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