An infant weighing 11 lbs. is ordered erythromycin ethylsuccinate 62.5 mg by mouth every 6 hours. The recommended safe dosage is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 mg/5 mL supplied in bottles of 100 mL. How many mL(s) will the nurse administer per dose? Round to the tenths

An infant weighing 11 lbs. is ordered erythromycin ethylsuccinate 62.5 mg by mouth every 6 hours. The recommended safe dosage is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 mg/5 mL supplied in bottles of 100 mL. How many mL(s) will the nurse administer per dose? Round to the tenths

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

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Problem 30SST

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