A child has appendicitis. , Order: piperacillin and tazobactam (Zosyn) 3.6 g/450 mg IV q8h, dilute in 50 mL and infuse over 30 minutes , Child's age and weight: 8 years old and 36 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 100 mg/kg , Drug available: Zosyn 4 g/500 mg reconstitute with 20 mL sterile water.
a. Is the drug dosage correct? Calculate dosage based upon piperacillin only.
b. How many mL of Zosyn should be given per dose?
c. What will be the total amount of fluid to be infused?

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The Answer of A child has appendicitis. , Order: piperacillin and tazobactam (Zosyn) 3.6 g/450 mg IV q8h, dilute in 50 mL and infuse over 30 minutes , Child's age and weight: 8 years old and 36 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 100 mg/kg , Drug available: Zosyn 4 g/500 mg reconstitute with 20 mL sterile water.
a. Is the drug dosage correct? Calculate dosage based upon piperacillin only.
b. How many mL of Zosyn should be given per dose?
c. What will be the total amount of fluid to be infused?

A Child Has Appendicitis