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mpobi80

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The recommended children's dosage of Vibramycin is 2 mg/lb of body weight daily divided in two doses on the first day. The child weighs 40 lb. Vibramycin syrup is available in 50 mg/5 mL. The amount for one dose is _______________.
 
  a. 4 mL
  b. 40 mL
  c. 80 mL
  d. 0.8 mL

Question 2

The recommended dosage of IV vancomycin is 40 mg/kg/day divided q6h. The child weighs 35 kg. The amount for one dose is _______________.
 
  a. 1400 mg
  b. 233.33 mg
  c. 350 mg
  d. 466.67 mg


SeanoH09

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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