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Procaine penicillin G 150,000 U I.M. q.12.h. for a child weighing 6 3/4 lb. You have prociane penicillin G 300,0000 U/ml. The recommended daily I.M. dosage for a child is 50,000 U/Kg I.M. q.d.

What is the Child's wieght in Kg?

What is the safe recommended dosage or rnagfe for this child?

Is the order safe?

If yes, give how much?

Please Explain each step.

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The safe recommended dosages of penicillin for the child is determined.

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1 pound is 0.453 kgs. = 453 grams. So 6 3/4 lb (pounds) = 3.06 kg. That is the weight of the child in kg. If ...

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