A child has a urinary tract infection. , Order: sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 300 mg, PO, q6h , Child's weight: 33 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 120 to 150 mg/kg/day; maximum: 6 g/day , Drug available: Gantrisin 500 mg/5 mL
a. How many kilograms does the child weigh?
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has a urinary tract infection. , Order: sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 300 mg, PO, q6h , Child's weight: 33 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 120 to 150 mg/kg/day; maximum: 6 g/day , Drug available: Gantrisin 500 mg/5 mL
a. How many kilograms does the child weigh?
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has a Urinary Tract Infection