A nurse cares for a client with acute pancreatitis who is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) 3 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. The client weighs 264 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer for each dose?
(Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mg/dose
ANS:
120 mg/dose
264 lb ÷ (2.2 lb/kg) = 120 kg.
3 mg/kg/day × 120 kg = 360 mg/day.
360 mg/day ÷ 3 divided doses = 120 mg/dose.
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