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A child weighs 40 kg and the recommended dosage of Cleocin (clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride) oral suspension is 8 to 25 mg/kg/day in four divided dosages. What is the maximum dosage for this child in 24 hours?
 
  A) 320
  B) 500
  C) 640
  D) 1000

Question 2

An infant who weighs 9 pounds and has an order for Kantrex (kanamycin sulfate) 30 mg IV every 12 hours. The literature states the recommended dosage is 15/kg/day in two divided doses. The vial is labeled 75 mg/2 mL.
 
  How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose?
  A) 0.8
  B) 0.9
  C) 1
  D) 1.1


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karlss

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

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Answer to Question 2

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deesands

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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