A child has a respiratory infection. , Order: cefadroxil (Duricef) 400 mg, PO, q12h , Child's weight: 32 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: maximum 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses , Drugs available:
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. Which bottle of Duricef would you use?
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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A child has a respiratory infection. , Order: cefadroxil (Duricef) 400 mg, PO, q12h , Child's weight: 32 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: maximum 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses , Drugs available:  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. Which bottle of Duricef would you use?
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has a respiratory infection. , Order: cefadroxil (Duricef) 400 mg, PO, q12h , Child's weight: 32 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: maximum 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses , Drugs available:  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. Which bottle of Duricef would you use?
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has a Respiratory Infection