Ordered: Vancocin (vancomycin hydrochloride) 500 mg IVPB infusion q4h for a 12-year-old child with a staphylococcus infection. Directions: Dilute with 10 mL SW to withdraw from vial. Further dilute to...

Ordered: Vancocin (vancomycin hydrochloride) 500 mg IVPB infusion q4h for a 12-year-old child with a staphylococcus infection. Directions: Dilute with 10 mL SW to withdraw from vial. Further dilute to 150 mL with D5W and infuse over 60 minutes. Patient’s weight: 35 kg.

SDR IV for children: 40 mg per kg per day divided q6-12 hr not to exceed 2 g per day.

a. SDR: _________________ DA equation:

b. Evaluation: _______________________________________________________

 c. If safe, what flow rate would you set on the IV pump? ___________________