Order: amikacin (Amikin) 5 mg/ kg, IM, q8h * 5 days Drug available: amikacin 50 mg and 250 mg/mL Patient weighs: 72 kg
a. How many milligrams intramuscularly should the patient receive per dose?
b. Which amikacin would you select?
c. How many milliliters should the patient receive per dose?
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