The MD has ordered Bicillin 1,100,000 units IM stat for a 47 lb 3 oz child. This is a complete and correct order. The re
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The MD has ordered Bicillin 1,100,000 units IM stat for a 47 lb 3 oz child. This is a complete and correct order. The recommended dose is: For patients less than 21 kg, dose is 750,000-1,000,000 units daily For patients greater than 21 kg, dose is 900,000-1,200,000 units daily 18. What is the minimum recommended dosage for this child? 19. What is the maximum recommended dosage for this child? 20. Is the MD dose safe? 21. Is the MD dose therapeutic? 22.Explain how you came to your conclusion about safe and therapeutic citing calculated values. 23. If Bicillin is available as 1,200,000 units per 2mL, how many mL would you administer? ila.