Azithromycin suspension is to be administered 10mg per Kg once daily for 3 days. a. Calculate the correct daily dose in mg, for a 60 pound child. b. Calculate the correct daily dose in ml, if the azithromycin suspension is available as a100mg/5ml strength. 3. Calculate a single dose in milliliters, for a 45 pound child receiving tobramycin 1.5mg/Kg IV Q8H. Tobramycin is available in 10mg/ml vials.

Azithromycin suspension is to be administered 10mg per Kg once daily for 3 days. a. Calculate the correct daily dose in mg, for a 60 pound child. b. Calculate the correct daily dose in ml, if the azithromycin suspension is available as a100mg/5ml strength. 3. Calculate a single dose in milliliters, for a 45 pound child receiving tobramycin 1.5mg/Kg IV Q8H. Tobramycin is available in 10mg/ml vials.

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