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  • 23-06-2014
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The recommended dose of Vancocin® for a severe staphylococcal infection

is 40 mg/kg/day.  The adult weighs 180 pounds and is to receive the

medication IV q6h (every six hours).  How many mg can the adult receive

per day?

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iloveonedirection
iloveonedirection iloveonedirection
  • 23-06-2014

\(180lb=81.6kg\)

\(\frac{40 mg}{1kg} = \frac{xmg}{81.6kg}\)

\(40 * 81.6 = x\)

\(3264 =x\)

\(3264mg\)

\(\frac{24hr}{6hr} = 4hr\)

\(3264*4\)

\(13056 mg/day\)

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