3. Calculate the following dosages according to kilogram of body weight: a. The physician ordered Zovirax...

 

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3. Calculate the following dosages according to kilogram of body weight: a. The physician ordered Zovirax capsules 5 mg/kg every 8 hours for 7 days for a patient who has a diagnosis of herpes zoster. The patient weighs 132 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. b. The physician ordered aminophylline 7.5 mg/kg for a child who weighs 66 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. c. The physician ordered Rocephin 50 mg/kg in two divided doses for a child who weighs 44 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. d. The physician ordered chloral hydrate 25 mg/kg for a child who weighs 55 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. e. The physician ordered a medication of 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses 8-hour intervals. The patient weighs 110 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. 3. Calculate the following dosages according to kilogram of body weight: a. The physician ordered Zovirax capsules 5 mg/kg every 8 hours for 7 days for a patient who has a diagnosis of herpes zoster. The patient weighs 132 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. b. The physician ordered aminophylline 7.5 mg/kg for a child who weighs 66 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. c. The physician ordered Rocephin 50 mg/kg in two divided doses for a child who weighs 44 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. d. The physician ordered chloral hydrate 25 mg/kg for a child who weighs 55 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage. e. The physician ordered a medication of 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses 8-hour intervals. The patient weighs 110 pounds. Convert pounds to kilograms and then calculate the prescribed dosage.

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