Question

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?

Answer 1

`180lb=81.6kg`


`(40 mg)/(1kg) = (xmg)/(81.6kg)`


`40 * 81.6 = x`


`3264 =x`


`3264mg`


`(24hr)/(6hr) = 4hr`


`3264*4`


`13056 mg/day`