Dosage calculation: An adolescent with a diagnosis of gonorrhea is being treated with Rocephin. The dose to be given is 250 mg IM. The medication is available in a preparation of l g/10 mL. Answer the following:
a. How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 g?
b. How many milliliters will be given in this 250 mg dose to this adolescent?
After the administration of the Rocephin, the adolescent will be given doxycycline 100 mg BID by mouth for 7 days. Answer the following:
c. How many milligrams (mg) will be given in a 24-hour period?
d. How many total milligrams (mg) will be given in the 7 days?
