A physician orders penicillin 525,000 units q4h for a child who weighs 55 lbs. The recommended dosage is 100,000 – 250,000 units/kg/day in six divided doses. The pharmacy stocks the 200,000 units/mL concentration. What is the child’s weight in kg? What is the safe daily dosage range for this child? Is the ordered dose safe?
A physician orders penicillin 525,000 units q4h for a child who weighs
55 lbs. The recommended dosage is 100,000 – 250,000 units/kg/day in six divided doses. The pharmacy stocks the 200,000 units/mL concentration.
What is the child’s weight in kg?
What is the safe daily dosage range for this child?
Is the ordered dose safe?