Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes cefdinir 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every six hours. The infant weighs 8 kg (17.6 lbs). How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to a whole number.
Correct answer
50 mg
Rationale
Calculate daily dose: 25 mg/kg ├âÔÇö 8 kg = 200 mg. Four doses per day: 200 mg ├â┬À 4 = 50 mg per dose.