HESI RN
WGU HESI Med Surg Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes ceftazidime 30 mg/kg/day for an infant weighing 3,500 grams. What dose should the nurse administer daily to this infant? (Enter numeric value only.)
Correct Answer: 105
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To find the answer, we can use the following steps: Convert the infant's weight from grams to kilograms by dividing by 1000. Multiply the weight in kilograms by the dosage in mg/kg/day. Round the result to the nearest whole number. Using these steps, we get: (weight in kg) = (3,500) / (1000) = 3.5 kg. (dose in mg/day) = (30) x (3.5) = 105 mg/day. (rounded dose in mg/day) = 105 mg.
Therefore, the nurse should administer 105 mg of ceftazidime daily to this infant.
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