A client with pyelonephritis weighs 132.5 lbs. The provider has ordered Gentamycin 3 mg/kg/day to beadministered IM q8h. A vial labeled Gentamycin 80 mg/2 mL is available. Round doses to whole number.1. What is the weight in kg? _____________2. What is the daily dose? __________________3. How many doses will be administered daily? __________4. How many mg/single dose? ___________________5. How many mL/single dose? ________________

A client with pyelonephritis weighs 132.5 lbs. The provider has ordered Gentamycin 3 mg/kg/day to beadministered IM q8h. A vial labeled Gentamycin 80 mg/2 mL is available. Round doses to whole number.1. What is the weight in kg? _2. What is the daily dose? 3. How many doses will be administered daily? 4. How many mg/single dose? _5. How many mL/single dose? ______

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

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ISBN:9781337512442

Author:RICE

Publisher:RICE

Chapter24: Medications That Affect The Respiratory System

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