A child has a systemic infection. , Order: tobramycin (Nebcin) 15 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 12 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three or four divided doses , Drug available:
a. How many milligrams of Nebcin would the child receive per day?
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 (IV) of Nebcin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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A child has a systemic infection. , Order: tobramycin (Nebcin) 15 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 12 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three or four divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many milligrams of Nebcin would the child receive per day?
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 (IV) of Nebcin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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The Answer of A child has a systemic infection. , Order: tobramycin (Nebcin) 15 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 12 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three or four divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many milligrams of Nebcin would the child receive per day?
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 (IV) of Nebcin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

A Child Has a Systemic Infection