Ordered: Cleocin (clindamycin) pediatric solution 100 mg po q6h for a child with a severe respiratory infection who weighs 40 lb.
SDR: 8-25 mg per kg per 24 hr in 4 divided doses. Use a calculator. Enter data twice for verification.
a. Estimated weight in kg
b. Exact weight in kg to the nearest tenth
c. SDR for this child to nearest tenth of an mg
d. Total daily dose ordered
e. Evaluation and decision
f. Amount to be given (if applicable), rounded to nearest tenth of an mL

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Ordered: Cleocin (clindamycin) pediatric solution 100 mg po q6h for a child with a severe respiratory infection who weighs 40 lb.
SDR: 8-25 mg per kg per 24 hr in 4 divided doses.  Use a calculator. Enter data twice for verification.
a. Estimated weight in kg
b. Exact weight in kg to the nearest tenth
c. SDR for this child to nearest tenth of an mg
d. Total daily dose ordered
e. Evaluation and decision
f. Amount to be given (if applicable), rounded to nearest tenth of an mL

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The Answer of Ordered: Cleocin (clindamycin) pediatric solution 100 mg po q6h for a child with a severe respiratory infection who weighs 40 lb.
SDR: 8-25 mg per kg per 24 hr in 4 divided doses.  Use a calculator. Enter data twice for verification.
a. Estimated weight in kg
b. Exact weight in kg to the nearest tenth
c. SDR for this child to nearest tenth of an mg
d. Total daily dose ordered
e. Evaluation and decision
f. Amount to be given (if applicable), rounded to nearest tenth of an mL

Ordered: Cleocin (Clindamycin) Pediatric Solution 100 Mg Po Q6h for a Child