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Title: The physician orders vancomycin 400 mg oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 90 lb. The vancomycin ... Post by: fionasyifa17 on Feb 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? ______________ Title: The physician orders vancomycin 400 mg oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 90 lb. The vancomycin ... Post by: lhess431 on Feb 3, 2018 a. 40.9 kg
b. 39.1 mg/kg/24 h c. Yes d. 8 mL |