Author Question: Order: Zinacef 0.3 g IV q6h The child weighs 34 lb today. The safe dosage range is 50 to 100 ... (Read 92 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Order: Zinacef 0.3 g IV q6h The child weighs 34 lb today. The safe dosage range is 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses q6-8h. A vial of Zinacef 750 mg in powder is available. To reconstitute for children in an intermittent infusion, dilute medication wit

Calculate the milliliters/hour (mL/hr) flow rate on an infusion pump to infuse in 30 minutes and determine if it is a safe dosage. _____
a. 30
b. 40
c. 100
d. Hold and clarify order-not safe

Question 2

A child is to receive 80 mg of a medication. The dose of 80 mg is contained in 2 mL. Dilute to 80 mL and infuse in 45 minutes. A 15-mL flush is to follow. The administration set is a microdrip.

Calculate the drops/minute (gtt/min). _____
a. 107
b. 80
c. 127
d. 34