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

question 9

Essay

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-hr 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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