Streptomycin sulfate 400 mg IM daily is ordered for a child weighing 77lbs. The recommended dosage is 20-40 mg/kg/day once daily. A 1 gram vial of streptomycin sulfate is available in powdered form with the following instructions: Dilution with 1.8 mL of sterile water will yield 400mg per mL. If safe, how many mLs will you give?

Streptomycin sulfate 400 mg IM daily is ordered for a child weighing 77lbs. The recommended dosage is 20-40 mg/kg/day once daily. A 1 gram vial of streptomycin sulfate is available in powdered form with the following instructions: Dilution with 1.8 mL of sterile water will yield 400mg per mL. If safe, how many mLs will you give?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter10: Reconstitution Of Powdered Drugs

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