A neonate born at 32 weeks' gestation (weight 2005 g) is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a diagnosis of sepsis. The orders from the physician include:
· Admit to NICU with continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring
· Complete blood counts, blood and urine cultures, chest x-ray, bilirubin, ABGs, theophylline levels, and lumbar puncture
· Strict intake and output
· Daily weight
· Vitals q3h
· NG breast milk diluted with sterile water 120 cc/day with feedings q3h
· IV D10 and 20% lipids 120 cc/kg/day
· Aminophylline 5 mg/kg IV q6h
· Cefotaxime (Claforan) 50 mg/kg q12h
· Vancomycin 10 mg/kg/dose q12h
Identify the orders that require calculations.
Set up and solve each problem using dimensional analysis.
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