A child with the human immunodeficiency virus is started on sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim) for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis
The recommended dose is based on the trimethoprim (TMP) component, and is 15–20 mg TMP/kg/day in divided doses every 6–8 hours. The child weighs 6.8 kg. What is the highest dose of TMP he can receive a day? ______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
136
Rationale: 6.8 x 20 mg = 136 mg/day.
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