Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Separate answers with a comma followed by a space.
Order: Gentamicin 45 mg IV q8h for a child weighing 45 lb.The recommended dosage is 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three to four divided dosages.
The child's weight is _____ kg and the divided dosage range is from _______ mg/day to _______ mg/day;you would
a.Administer or
b.Call the prescriber (answer a or b).

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The Answer of Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Separate answers with a comma followed by a space.
Order: Gentamicin 45 mg IV q8h for a child weighing 45 lb.The recommended dosage is 6 to 7.5 mg/kg/day in three to four divided dosages.
The child's weight is _____ kg and the divided dosage range is from _______ mg/day to _______ mg/day;you would
a.Administer or
b.Call the prescriber (answer a or b).

Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated