the hcp has ordered cefixime for your pediatric patient to treat her tonsilitis. the recommended dosage…

the hcp has ordered cefixime for your pediatric patient to treat her tonsilitis. the recommended dosage: cefixime 4 mg to 6 mg/kg/day po q12h which of the following doses would be a safe effective single dose for a child weighing 53.9 lb? a 50 mg b 147 mg c 75 mg d 98 mg

the hcp has ordered cefixime for your pediatric patient to treat her tonsilitis. the recommended dosage: cefixime 4 mg to 6 mg/kg/day po q12h which of the following doses would be a safe effective single dose for a child weighing 53.9 lb? a 50 mg b 147 mg c 75 mg d 98 mg

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Convert weight from pounds to kilograms

Since (1\space kg = 2.2\space lb), then (weight\space in\space kg=\frac{53.9}{2.2}=24.5\space kg)

Step2: Calculate the daily dose range

The daily dose range is (4\space mg/kg/day\times24.5\space kg = 98\space mg/day) (lower - bound) and (6\space mg/kg/day\times24.5\space kg=147\space mg/day) (upper - bound)

Step3: Calculate the single - dose range (q12h means 2 doses per day)

The single - dose range is (\frac{98}{2}=49\space mg) (lower - bound) and (\frac{147}{2}=73.5\space mg) (upper - bound)

Answer:

C. (75\space mg)