Final answer:
The safe dose range per dose for Amoxil, for a patient weighing 150 lbs, is calculated by first converting the weight to kilograms and then multiplying by the safe dosage of 60 mg/kg/day. The result is then divided by the number of doses per day. The safe dose per dose is found to be 1020 mg, which is in line with the prescribed dose of 1000 mg.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of the question is to calculate the safe dosage range for Amoxil (amoxicillin) per dose based on the patient's weight for a patient who weighs 150 lbs. To calculate the safe dosage range per dose in milligrams, we first convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms (150 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = approximately 68 kg). Once we have the patient's weight in kilograms, we can determine the safe dosage range per day using the formula provided: 60 mg/kg/day. Multiplying the patient's weight in kilograms by the safe dosage per kilogram gives us the safe daily dosage, which is then divided by the number of doses per day to find the safe dosage per dose. In this case, the medication is ordered every 6 hours, which implies 4 doses per day.
Safe dose per day = 60 mg/kg/day * 68 kg = 4080 mg/day
Dividing by the number of doses per day (4) to find the safe dose per dose:
Safe dose per dose = 4080 mg/day / 4 doses/day = 1020 mg per dose
Therefore, the safe dose range per dose for Amoxil for this patient is 1020 mg, to be given every 6 hours. It is important to note that the prescribed dose of 1000 mg is within this safe range.