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Calculate the following dosage: The physician orders erythromycin q6h for an infant weighing 12 lbs. 6 oz. The label states that there are 200 mg of the drug in 5 cc of suspension. The recommended medication for infants is 30 mg/kg/day. How much medication should the infant receive?

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Calculate the following dosage: The physician orders erythromycin q6h for an infant weighing 12 lbs. 6 oz. The label states that there are 200 mg of the drug in 5 cc of suspension. The recommended medication for infants is 30 mg/kg/day. How much medication should the infant receive?






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