Directions: Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated.Use

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Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided.
Gentamicin 45 mg IV q8h for a child weighing 45 lb.The recommended dosage is 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three to four divided dosages.
a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage range for this child? _____
c.What is the divided dosage range? _____
d.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________

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