Question Answered step-by-step     4.      3-day-old Brian has positive blood cultures for E.coliGentamicin   and 9 mg IV q 12 h. has been              ordered. The recommended neonatal dose is 2.5 mg/kg q 12h.  Brian weighs 5 lbs 12 oz. today.               The dose is:            a.         Too high            b.         Too little            c.         Within normal limits Because of its potential side effects of ________________ and _____________,gentamicin should be infused over _______________ minutes and the site should be closely observed for thrombophlebitis. If you could not access a vein and had to switch to an IM dose, and the dose on hand is             20mg/2ml, what actual amount would you administer based on Brian’s weight? Health Science Science Nursing LPN 135 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

Question Answered step-by-step     4.      3-day-old Brian has positive blood cultures for E.coliGentamicin   and 9 mg IV q 12 h. has been              ordered. The recommended neonatal dose is 2.5 mg/kg q 12h.  Brian weighs 5 lbs 12 oz. today.               The dose is:            a.         Too high            b.         Too little            c.         Within normal limits Because of its potential side effects of ________________ and _____________,gentamicin should be infused over _______________ minutes and the site should be closely observed for thrombophlebitis. If you could not access a vein and had to switch to an IM dose, and the dose on hand is             20mg/2ml, what actual amount would you administer based on Brian’s weight? Health Science Science Nursing LPN 135 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)