Question #: 2 The physician orders 5 mg/kg/day of Augmentin to be administered. The patient weighs...

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Drug order: 5mg/kg/day

Available drugs: 250mg/5ml

Weight: 155 lb

Weight in kg: 155/2.2= 70kg

So

Drug order: 5mg×70/day

= 350mg/day.

250mg: 5ml

50mg: 1ml

7×50Mg: 7×1ml

350mg= 7ml

Answer: Give 7ml to achieve 350mg dose.

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