Order: Omeprazole 11mg, gastrostomy tube, every 12 hours, fo…

Order: Omeprazole 11mg, gastrostomy tube, every 12 hours, for reflux  Child’s weight: 22 kg Safe dose range: 1-1.5mg/kg/day in two divided doses   a) What is the safe low dose (mg/dose) for this child? b) What is the safe high dose (mg/dose) for this child?  c) Is the ordered dose safe for this child?

Order: Vancomycin 600mg, intravenously, every 6 hours, for m…

Order: Vancomycin 600mg, intravenously, every 6 hours, for moderate infection  Child’s weight: 50 kg  Safe dose range: 10-15mg/kg/dose (max dose 750mg) every 6 hours    a) What is the safe low dose (mg/dose) for this child?  b) What is the safe high dose (mg/dose) for this child? c) Is the ordered dose safe for this child?