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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A 9-year-old child who weighs 66 lb is to receive gentamicin sulfate 2 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours for an Escherichia coli urinary tract infection. How many mg per dose should this child receive? (Enter numeric value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Convert weight from pounds to kilograms. 66 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 30 kg Step 2: Calculate the dosage. 2 mg/kg × 30 kg = 60 mg

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