The recommended safe dosage of erythromycin for a child is 20 mg/kg/day in four equal doses. The child's weight is 33 lb. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/mL.
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ___________________ _
c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ___________________ _
Question 2
The patient has methylphenidate 15 mg oral twice a day at 0800 and 1300 ordered for a decreased level of consciousness. The medication is supplied as methylphenidate 5 mg per tablet.
How many tablets of methylphenidate would the patient receive with each dose? _________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word