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