You are caring for an infant weighing 5 kg.  The doctor has…

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Yоu аre cаring fоr аn infant weighing 5 kg.  The dоctor has ordered Ceftazidime 140 mg Q 8 hrs.  Available is Ceftazidime 500 mg.  Is this a safe dose CEFTAZIDIME (Fortaz) Antibiotic Available-             Injection: 500mg, 1gm Pediatric Dosage:             90-100mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses Reconstitution-             500mg reconstitute with 1.5ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml             1g reconstitute with 3ml of sterile water to yield 280mg/ml Dilute-             Further dilute with NS, D5W, or LR to a final concentration of 7mg/ml for administration. Administer over at least 30-60 minutes.