The Drug Label of Cefpodoxime (Vantin) Indicates It Should Be

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Essay

The drug label of cefpodoxime (Vantin) indicates it should be suspended in 44 mL of distilled water to create 75 mL with a final concentration of 50 mg/5 mL. The patient's dose is 10 mg/kg/day divided into two equal doses. The patient weighs 88 lb. How many mL will the nurse provide with each dose? (Round to the nearest full mL.)

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