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EY67

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The physician orders vancomycin 400 mg oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 90 lb. The vancomycin is available in a 250 mg/5 mL concentration. The recommended dose is 40 mg/kg/24 h divided in four divided 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? ______________

Question 2

The physician orders Amoxil 200 mg po for a sinus infection. After the reconstitution, the medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
 
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Ahnyah

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

a. 40.9 kg
b. 39.1 mg/kg/24 h
c. Yes
d. 8 mL

Answer to Question 2

8 mL


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