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A 9-year-old child weighing 40 kilograms has an order for piperacillin (Pipracil) via IV infusion. The recommended daily dose for this medication is 240 – 300 mg/kg/day IV div. q8h. What is the maximum daily dose of piperacillin this client can receive per day? Calculate and fill in the blank.
Answer: 12,000 mg/day
Solution: Review the recommended daily dose of piperacillin (Pipracil): 240 – 300 mg/kg/day . Find the maximum therapeutic daily dose for a 40 kg individual. 300 mg × 40 kg = 12,000 mg/day . Maximum dose for 40 kg child: 12,000 mg/day .