After 5 days in the hospital, M.S. has a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and is off the norepinephrine drip. The infant’s parents want to take the baby home. The healthcare provider assesses a minor infection remains in the left ear and orders continued antibiotic therapy at home. Orders include azithromycin 25 mg PO daily for 3 days. M.S. currently weighs 5.5 pounds. The safe dose for azithromycin is 10 mg/kg daily for 3 days.
[Solved]: After 5 days in the hospital, M.S
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