A client is ordered to receive sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for chronic otitis media. The medication is ordered 5 mg/kg/dose. The client weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL
The nurse should administer how many milliliters for each dose?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
12 mL
The client weighs 60 kg. 5 ? 60 = 300 mg. (125 mg/5 mL) = (300 mg/X mL); 125X = 1500; X = 12.
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