Question
the recommended dose for gentamicin is 5mg/kg/ day in threee divided doses.If a patient weighs 164lb, how many milligrams should that patient receive for each dose?
which of the following drugs is classed as an h2 antagonist?
which of the following drugs is classed as an h2 antagonist?
Answers
convert 164 lb to kg;
5 mg/kg/day * 1day/3doses
= 5/3 mg/kg per dose
Multiply this number by the weight of the patient in kg
5 mg/kg/day * 1day/3doses
= 5/3 mg/kg per dose
Multiply this number by the weight of the patient in kg
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