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To figure out the dose, we need to first convert the patient’s weight to kg. 38 lbs/2.2 = 17.3 kg = 17 kgThen, we take the patient’s weight in kg and multiply it by the dose. 17 kg x 3 mg = 51 mg. Gentamicin is a strong antibiotic used to treat serious infections, such as sepsis. Recall, sepsis is an infection that has reached the blood stream. ................
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