Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as…
Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated. Use labels where provided. Gentamicin 45 mg IV q8h for a child weighing 45 lb. The recommended dosage is 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three to four divided dosages. a. What is the child’s weight in kilograms? _____ b. What is the safe 24-hr dosage range for this child? _____ c. What is the divided dosage range? _____ d. Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically.) _______________ Explain your action. ______________________________