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JGIBBSON

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The recommended dosage of rifampin for children younger than 1 month of age is 5 mg/kg/dose given q12h for 2 days. Rifampin syrup is available in 10 mg/mL.
 
  The number of milliliters of the rifampin syrup for 2 days' dosage for a 3-week-old, 9.9-lb infant is _______________.
  a. 9 mL
  b. 4.5 mL
  c. 22.5 mL
  d. 45 mL

Question 2

The recommended dosage of oxacillin is 50 mg/kg/day to be administered q6h. The child weighs 5 lb 8 oz. The total daily dose would be _______________.
 
  a. 22.9 mg
  b. 137.5 mg
  c. 15.6 mg
  d. 62.5 mg


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joshbk44

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


JGIBBSON

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

sarah_brady415

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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