A child weighs 95 lbs and has an order for IV tobramycin. The order is for...

A child weighs 95 lbs and has an order for IV tobramycin. The order is for 3mg/kg/day in three divided doses. How many milligrams of medication should be administered per dose?

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Child weight in pound is 95Ibs

step 1

Child weight is calculated from pound to kg 95/2.2= 43 kg

Child weight in kg is 43 kg

Child needs 3mg of tobramycin /kg/day

Tobramycin is available 40mg/1ml, and 80mg/2ml

step2

3mg of tobramycin× 43/ day = 129mg/day

step3

129mg/ 3 divided dose= 43mg/ dose TID (THRICE A DAY)

step 4

Desired dose

-----------------------------------× 1ml

Available

43mg

---------------------× 2ml =1.075 ml

80mg

answer is =1.07 ML (43 mg/dose to be administered)

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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