A child has a urinary tract infection. , Order: sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 0.75 g, PO, q6h , Child's height and weight: 56 in, 75 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: Up to 4 g/m² in four divided doses , Drug available: Gantrisin 500 mg/5 mL
a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.)
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's BSA?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters of Gantrisin would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has a urinary tract infection. , Order: sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 0.75 g, PO, q6h , Child's height and weight: 56 in, 75 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: Up to 4 g/m² in four divided doses , Drug available: Gantrisin 500 mg/5 mL a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.) b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's BSA? c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain. d. How many milliliters of Gantrisin would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has a Urinary Tract Infection