Determine if the orders are safe. If they are safe, then determine the amount to administer. The child weighs 66 lb.Ordered: Cedax® susp 270 mg po qd. 1 h p breakfastOn hand: Cedax® susp 90 mg per 5 mL qd.According to the package insert, the usual recommended daily dosage for children who weigh 45 kg or less is 9 mg / kg qd.
What will be an ideal response?
The ordered dose matches the recommended dosage, and therefore it is safe to administer 15 mL.
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