The antibiotic Keflex is available in a solution with a concentration of 250 mg per 5 mL of solution or in a250 mg capsules. The recommended dosage is 25 mg/kg/day. a. How many capsules should a 40-kg person take every six hours? b. Suppos the antibiotic solution is given intravenously to a 40-kg person over a six-hour period, using a microdrop system with a drop factor of 60 ggt/mL (60 drops/mL). What is the drop rate that should be used in units of ggt/hr (drops/hr)?

The antibiotic Keflex is available in a solution with a concentration of 250 mg per 5 mL of solution or in a250 mg capsules. The recommended dosage is 25 mg/kg/day. a. How many capsules should a 40-kg person take every six hours? b. Suppos the antibiotic solution is given intravenously to a 40-kg person over a six-hour period, using a microdrop system with a drop factor of 60 ggt/mL (60 drops/mL). What is the drop rate that should be used in units of ggt/hr (drops/hr)?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

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