A child weighs 40 kg, and the recommended dosage of Cleocin (clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride) oral suspension is 8 to 25 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. What is the maximum dosage for this child in 24 hours?
A) 320
B) 500
C) 640
D) 1000

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Determine the safe dosage range. Lower range: 8 mg* 40 kg = 320 mg/day. Higher range: 25 mg * 40 kg = 1000 mg/day. Therefore, the maximum dosage for this child is 1000 mg/day.

A Child Weighs 40 Kg, and the Recommended Dosage of Cleocin