A child has a systemic infection. , Order: oxacillin 200 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 13 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in four to six divided doses , Drug available: 250 mg/1.5 mL after reconstitution
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of diluent would you mix with oxacillin?
d. How many milliliters (IV) of oxacillin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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A child has a systemic infection. , Order: oxacillin 200 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 13 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in four to six divided doses , Drug available: 250 mg/1.5 mL after reconstitution  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of diluent would you mix with oxacillin?
d. How many milliliters (IV) of oxacillin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

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The Answer of A child has a systemic infection. , Order: oxacillin 200 mg, IV, q6h , Child's weight: 13 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in four to six divided doses , Drug available: 250 mg/1.5 mL after reconstitution  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of diluent would you mix with oxacillin?
d. How many milliliters (IV) of oxacillin would be mixed into the IV fluids?

A Child Has a Systemic Infection