You are preparing to give the first dose of antibiotic that is ordered. Referring to L.M.'s
medication administration record, calculate the amount of the antibiotic that you will
administer per dose.
What will be an ideal response?
225 mg/dose of cefotaxime
L.M.'s weight: 4.5 kg; cefotaxime order: 150 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h
4.5 kg × 150 mg/kg/day = 675 mg/day
24 hours/day divided by 8 hours = 3 doses per day (per 24 hours)
675/day in 3 doses/day = 225 mg/dose
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