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serike

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Tygacil 50 mg IV once a day is ordered for a patient. The Tygacil is dissolved in 50 mL of NS and should infuse over 30 minutes. Using an IV controller, how many milliliters per hour should the Tygacil be infused? ___________
 
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Question 2

The physician orders Ancef 500 mg IV every 8 hours for a child weighing 30 lb. The Ancef is available in a 330 mg/mL concentration. The recommended dose is 100 mg/kg/24 h divided in three doses.
 
  a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? ___________
  b. How many milligrams per kilogram per 24 hours is the patient receiving? ___________
  c. Is the order safe? _____________
  d. If yes, how many milliliters are needed for each dose? ______


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coyin

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

100 mL/h

Answer to Question 2

a. 13.6 kg
b. 110 mg/kg/24 h
c. No
d. Clarify order


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

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