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    Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The prescriber orders gentamicin 6 mg/kg every 8 hours for a child who weighs 33 lbs. What is the dosage in mg/dose? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.

    mg/dose

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Convert weight: 33 ÷ 2.2 = 15 Step 2: Calculate dose: 6 × 15 = 90 Final Answer: 90

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