12. The physician orders Biaxin 7.5 milligrams per kilogram PO q12h. If the drug strength is...

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Prescribed dose 7.5 mg/kg

so for patient it is, 7.5*69.9=524.25 mg

as per questiin, 250 mg in 5 ml

therefore 524.25 mg will be in 5/250. *524.25=10.5 ml

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