The patient is a 23-hour-old newborn who weighs 3 lb 5 oz. Ordered: Nebcin 2 mg IM q12h. Refer to information from the package insert. If this is a safe dose, determine the amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
0.2 mL
Convert weight to kg:
1 lb : 16 oz = x : 5 oz
1 kg: 2.2 lb = x : 3.3 lb
Calculate maximum safe dose:
Determine whether dose is safe:
D = 6 mg ÷ 2 (divided into two daily doses) = 3 mg. Since the ordered dose is less than the maximum safe dose, it is a safe dose. Calculate amount to administer:
H = 20 mg; Q = 2 mL; D = 2 mg 
A = 0.2 mL
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