The recommended dosage of Zinacef IVPB for a child is 75 mg/kg/day in three equal doses. The child weighs 66 lb. The tubing drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. The medication is supplied in 750 mg/50 mL to infuse over 30 minutes
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. Calculate the dose for this child. ____________________
c. Calculate the rate in milliliters per hour for this IV. ____________________
d. Calculate the drops per minute. ____________________
a. 30 kg
b. 750 mg/dose
c. 100 mL/h
d. 100 gtt/min
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