Order: Dynapen (dicloxacillin sodium) mg 500 mg PO q6h. The recommended dosage range for a child with a severe infection is 50-100 mg/kg/day divided into doses given q6h. Is the prescribed dose of this antibiotic safe for a child who weighs 77 pounds?

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  1. Order: Dynapen (dicloxacillin sodium) mg 500 mg PO q6h. The recommended dosage range for a child with a severe infection is 50-100 mg/kg/day divided into doses given q6h. Is the prescribed dose of this antibiotic safe for a child who weighs 77 pounds?  
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