The physician orders Keflex 250 mg oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 40 lb. The Keflex is available in a 250 mg/5 mL concentration. The recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg/kg/24 h divided in four doses
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. How many milligrams per kilogram per 24 hours is the patient receiving? ___________
c. Is the order safe? ________________
d. If yes, how many milliliters are needed for each dose? ________________
a. 18.2 kg
b. 54.9 mg/kg/24 h
c. Yes
d. 5 mL
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