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    Hesi rn dosage calculations proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes ceftazidime 30 mg/kg/day or an infant weighing 3,500 grams. What dose should the nurse administer daily to this infant? (Enter numeric value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Given: Ordered dose of Ceftazidime: 30 mg/kg/day Infant's weight: 3,500 grams (3.5 kg) Step 1: Calculate the total daily dose of Ceftazidime: Total daily dose (mg) = Ordered dose (mg/kg/day) x Infant's weight (kg) Total daily dose (mg) = 30 mg/kg/day x 3.5 kg Total daily dose (mg) = 105 mg

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