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nautica902

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Compute the requested information. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers.
 
  The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
 
  A pediatrician has ordered ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day p.o. divided q.6h for a child who weighs 44 lb.
 
  How many teaspoons should the child's parent administer per dose? __________ t
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Compute the requested information. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers.
 
  The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
 
  A pediatrician has ordered ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day p.o. divided q.6h for a child who weighs 44 lb.
 
  The pharmacy has supplied reconstituted ampicillin, with a supply dosage of 500 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should be given per q.6h dose? __________ mL
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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SVictor

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Answer to Question 1

0.5 or 1/2

Answer to Question 2

2.5




nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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