Dosage

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The physician orders Ancef 400 mg IV q8h for a child weighing 12 kg. You have Ancef 330 mg/ml. The
recommended daily IV dosage for a child is 100 mg/kg/24 h in divided doses q 6-8 h. a. What is the safe daily
dosage for this child? b. Is the ordered dose safe? c. If yes, how many ml will the nurse administer?

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