2. A premature infant weighs 2000gm. The order is for Gentamycin IV 25mg/kg/day administered in 2 equal doses. Calculate the amount for 1 dose. **change gm to kg
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2000gm to kg = 2kg

For the day, the infant requires:

2kg * 25mg/kg/day

So it's 50mg for the entire day

for 1 dose, it's 2/50 = 25mg

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