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The recommended dose of Vancocin® for a severe staphylococcal infection
is 40 mg/kg/day.  The adult weighs 180 pounds and is to receive the
medication IV q6h (every six hours).  How many mg can the adult receive
per day?

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[tex]180lb=81.6kg[/tex]

[tex] \frac{40 mg}{1kg} = \frac{xmg}{81.6kg} [/tex]

[tex]40 * 81.6 = x[/tex]

[tex]3264 =x[/tex]

[tex]3264mg[/tex]

[tex] \frac{24hr}{6hr} = 4hr[/tex]

[tex]3264*4[/tex]

[tex]13056 mg/day[/tex]
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