Calculations Involving antibiotic prescribing for a child with a urinary tract infection: answers

02 June 2022
Volume 4 · Issue 6

QUESTION 1

What dose of trimethoprim should be prescribed?

  • 120 mg twice daily

QUESTION 2

How many mls should be taken for each dose?

  • 12 ml

QUESTION 3

What volume of oral suspension is required for this prescription in total?

  • 72 ml

QUESTION 4

What dose of cefalexin should you prescribe for the child?

  • 375 mg twice daily

QUESTION 5

How many mls should be taken for each dose?

  • 7.5 ml

QUESTION 6

What volume of oral suspension is required for this prescription in total?

  • 45 ml