O Yes, the maximum safe dose is 435 mg q.4-6h. O Yes, the maximum safe dose is 9

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O Yes, the maximum safe dose is 435 mg q.4-6h. O Yes, the maximum safe dose is 957 mg q.4-6h. O No, the maximum safe dose is 435 mg q.4- 6h. No, the maximum safe dose is 957 mg q.4-6h. DQuestion 15 1 pts Order: filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day for myelosuppression secondary to chemotherapy administration. Supply: filgrastim 480 mcg/1.6 mL Patient's weight: 100 lb 2 pts Question 16 The MD orders ampicillin 200mg/kg/day, IV every 8 hours. The patient weighs 4.1kg. Calculate the dosage for one dose of ampicillin the patient should receive. (Round to the nearest

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Weight: 100 lb = 45.35 kg
Ordered dosage: 5 mcg / kg / day = 5 × 45.35= 226.75 mcg / day
Available dosage: 480 mcg / 1.6 ml
Amount to give: (Ordered dosage ÷ available dosage) × volume = (226.75÷480)×1.6= 0.75 ml / day

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