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bclement10

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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

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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


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hanadaa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


bclement10

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

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Excellent

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