Rosie Is a 3-Year-Old Child Who Has a Confirmed Bacterial

question 12

Multiple Choice

Rosie is a 3-year-old child who has a confirmed bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. The physician orders Zinacef 50 mg/kg/day IM q6h. Rosie weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams of the medication will Rosie receive in one dose?

• A) 85 mg
• B) 170 mg
• C) 250 mg
• D) 350 mg
• E) 680 mg

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