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Dosage Calculation study guide exam with verified solution Administering phenobarbital 6 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 12 hrs to a patient weighing 44 lb. Available 20 mg/5 mL. How many mL per dose? - CORRECT ANSWER-15 mL Patient needs 6 mg per kg a day, in 2 doses that are 12hrs apart & is 44lb; FYI lb/2.2 = x kg 5mL = 20mg SO 1 mL = 4 mg 40lb/2.2 = 20kg so 6mg*20kg = 120mg a day OR 60mg per 12hr dose SO 60mg/4mg= 15mL Administering cefaclor 500 mg PO every 12 hrs. Available cefaclor 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL per dose? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 mL Patient needs 500mg per dose & 5mL = 250mg SO 10mL = 500mg
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