The recommended dosage of Rocephin is 50 to 100 mg/kg/day divided into two equal doses. The physician has ordered Rocephin 200 mg IM b.i.d. for a child who weighs 5,000 g. The Rocephin vial contains 1 g of medication that must be reconstituted with 3.6 mL of diluent to yield 1 g per 4 mL.
Is the order within the recommended range? (yes/no) __________
If so, compute the number of milliliters
of Rocephin that should be administered per dose. __________ mL.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Yes, the ordered amount of 200 mg per dose, b.i.d. is within the recommended range of 125 mg to 250 mg per dose, given twice per day.
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