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    Ati nurs 113 med surg sensory neuro proctored exam
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    Physician's Order The doctor orders Zithromax 500 mg orally, daily for a child who weighs 82 pounds. The safe dose range for this medication is 10-12 mg/kg/day. Zithromax is available in 250mg/tablets. What is the daily safe dose range for this child? (LABEL CORRECTLY & round to tenths)

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    Order: Zithromax 500 mg orally, daily Child’s Weight: 82 pounds Safe Dose Range: 10–12 mg/kg/day Available Form: 250 mg tablets Question: What is the daily safe dose range for this child? Convert weight to kilograms: 82 lb ÷ 2.2 = 37.3 kg (rounded to 1 decimal place) Calculate safe dose range: Minimum: 372.7 mg/day Maximum: 447.2 mg/day Final Answer: Safe dose range: 372.7 mg to 447.2 mg per day Minimum dose: 10 mg × 37.3 kg = 373.0 mg/day Maximum dose: 12 mg × 37.3 kg = 447.6 mg/day Round to tenths as instructed:

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