Erythromycin is given to a six-year-old child before dental work to prevent endocarditis. The child weighs 44 lb (20 kg). The or
der is for 20 mg/kg by mouth two hours before the dental appointment. The bottle comes concentrated as 400 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters should the child receive? Record your answer using a whole number.
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use. After you eat food and your blood sugar level rises, cells in your pancreas (known as beta cells) are signaled to release insulin into your bloodstream. Insulin then attaches to and signals cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream.
