A child has a Varicella zoster infection. , Order: acyclovir (Zovirax) 400 mg, PO, q8h, x 7 days , Child's height and weight: 46 in, 55 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 500 mg/m² maximum dose, q8h , Drug available:
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 would you give the child per dose?

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A child has a Varicella zoster infection. , Order: acyclovir (Zovirax) 400 mg, PO, q8h, x 7 days , Child's height and weight: 46 in, 55 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 500 mg/m² maximum dose, q8h , Drug available:

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 would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has a Varicella zoster infection. , Order: acyclovir (Zovirax) 400 mg, PO, q8h, x 7 days , Child's height and weight: 46 in, 55 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 500 mg/m² maximum dose, q8h , Drug available: 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 would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has a Varicella Zoster Infection