Complete the following problems. You must set up the problems using dimensional analysis to receive credit for this assignment. You must show each step of your calculations, in addition, to having the correct answer, to receive credit. Hint: When typing out the problems for submission, put each calculation on a separate line; also leave a space between problems.
The order is for Suprax 80mg po every 12 hours. The child weights 44lb today. On hand is Suprax 100mg/5ml. The recommended dose is 8mg/kg/day. If safe, how many ml will you give?
2. Clindamycin 150mg PO every 6 hours is ordered for a child weighting 40lb 10oz. the recommended dose is 8-25mg/kg/day in three or four divided doses. On hand is Clindamycin 75mg/ml oral solution. If safe, how many ml will you give?
3. Ampicillin 150mg PO every 6 hours is order for a child that weights 12kg today. The recommended dose is 50-100mg/kg/day in four divided doses. On hand is Ampicillin 250mg/5ml. If safe, how many ml will you give?
4. Erythromycin 125mg every 4 hours is order for an infant who weighs 18lb 4oz. The recommended dose is 30-50mg/kg/day in divided doses. On hand is Erythromycin oral suspension 200mg/5ml. If safe, how many ml will you give?
5. Nebcin 5mg IM every 12 hours is order for a 3 day old newborn who weighs 6lb 5oz. The recommended dose is up to 4mg/kg/day in 2 equal doses every 12 hours. On hand is Nebcin multidose vial, 20mg/2ml. If safe, how many ml will you give?
6. The order is for erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension 10mg/kg/every 8 hours for a child that weighs 50kg. You have on hand Erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension with directions to add 77ml water and shake vigiously. This makes 100ml of solution. When reconstituted yields 200mg/5ml. The safe dose for children is 30-50mg/kg/day in divided doses. How many ml will give give?
7. The pediatric nurse practitioner orders Dilantin 40 mg po bid for a child weighing 14 lb 7oz. The safe dose is 5-7 mg/kg/day. It is available as 5mL/125mg. If safe, how many mLs will you give?
8. The order is for Biaxin 150mg by mouth twice a day for a child weighting 44lbs. The safe recommended dose is 15mg/kg/day. You have on hand Biaxin 2.5 gms granules oral suspension with instructions to add 55ml of water which yields 125mg/5ml. If safe, how many ml will you give?
9. The physician assistant orders Augmentin oral suspension 75 mg po every 8 hours. The child weighs 17 lbs 6 oz. The safe dose is 20-40mg/kg/day. The available dose is 125mg/5mL. if safe, how many mLs will you give?
10. Streptomycin sulfate 400 mg IM daily is ordered for a child weighing 77lbs. The recommended dosage is 20-40 mg/kg/day once daily. A 1 gram vial of streptomycin sulfate is available in powdered form with the following instructions: Dilution with 1.8 mL of sterile water will yield 400mg per mL. If safe, how many mLs will you give?
