A child has a severe respiratory infection. , Order: kanamycin (Kantrex) 50 mg, IV, q8h , Child's weight: 44 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses , Drug available:
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 (IV) of drug would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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A child has a severe respiratory infection. , Order: kanamycin (Kantrex) 50 mg, IV, q8h , Child's weight: 44 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses , Drug available:  
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 (IV) of drug would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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The Answer of A child has a severe respiratory infection. , Order: kanamycin (Kantrex) 50 mg, IV, q8h , Child's weight: 44 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 15 mg/kg/day in two or three divided doses , Drug available:  
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 (IV) of drug would be mixed into the IV fluids?

A Child Has a Severe Respiratory Infection