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

question 32

Essay

Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated. Use labels where provided.
The recommended dosage of Ticar for an adult with a complicated urinary tract infection is 150 to 200 mg/kg/day IV in divided dosages every 4 or 6 hrs. The adult weighs 194 lb.
a. What is the 24-hr dosage range for the 194-lb adult in milligrams? _____
b. What is the dosage range in grams? _____
c. The prescriber ordered 4 g IV q6h. Is the dosage ordered safe? _____ Explain: ______________________________

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