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The child weighing 20 kg is to receive ceftriaxone 2 g IVPB q12h and dexamethasone 3 mg IV-push q6h for 4 days to treat Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis. The drug reference states that the usual dose of ceftriaxone is 100 mg/kg/dose with a maximum daily dose of 4 g. The recommended dose of dexamethasone for treating H. influenzae type b meningitis is 0.15 mg/kg q6h for 2 to 4 days. Based on the medications prescribed and these findings, which conclusion by the nurse is correct?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A: The dose for ceftriaxone is correct (100 mg x 20 kg = 2000 mg; 1000 mg = 1 g; 2000 mg = 2 g). B: The dose of dexamethasone is correct (0.15 mg x 20 kg = 3 mg). C: The doses of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and dexamethasone (Decadron) are at the recommended doses. D: An IV-push medication takes less time to administer than an IV piggyback (IVP
B) medication. The dexamethasone should be administered first.

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