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Round to the nearest tenth. A client weighs 154 lb. The recommended initial dose of diltiazem is 0.3 mg/kg as a bolus. How many milligrams is the initial dose for this client? 

Calculate the dosage and indicate the milliliters to administer. Round to the nearest tenth. A child weighs 29 lb and has an order for cephalexin 90 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h.Available: Cephalexin 250 mg per 5 mL.How many mL will you administer per dose?

Round to the nearest tenth. Order: Amikacin 550 mg IV q12h for a patient who weighs 147 lbs. According to the drug reference, the recommended dosage for Amikacin is 15mg/kg/day in two divided doses. Is this order safe?

Calculate the dosage and indicate the milliliters to administer. Round to the nearest tenth. Order: methylprednisolone 60 mg IM stat Available:  

Round answer to the nearest tenth. If unsafe to give, write 0 in the box  Ordered: erythromycin oral suspension 250 mg PO q6h for a child weighing 44 lbs. Recommended dose is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses q6h Available: erythromycin oral suspension 200 mg per 5 mL Is the dosage ordered is safe [safe]. How many mL would the nurse administer [dose]

Calculate the dosage and indicate the milliliters to administer. Round to the nearest tenth. Ordered: fentanyl 60 mcg IM 30 minutes before surgery Available:

Calculate the dosage and indicate the milliliters to administer. Round to the nearest tenth. Ordered: gentamicin 55 mg IV q8h Available: gentamicin 80 mg per 2 mL

Calculate the dosage and indicate the milliliters to administer. Round to the nearest tenth. Ordered: Digoxin 0.125 mg IM daily Available: