A 6-day-old neonate in the newborn intensive care unit has been prescribed oxacillin for a suspected central line-associated bloodstream infection. The nurse receives the following order: oxacillin IV 50 mg/kg/day, divided q12h. The neonate weighs 2 lb. 11 oz and the pharmacy dispenses the medication in a concentration of 20 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for each dose? Round your answer to the nearest tenth decimal place.

1.5. The 2 lb. 11 oz. (2.7 lb) neonate weighs 1.2 kg. 50 mg/kg/day means that the patient will receive 60 mg/day (50 mg x 1.2 kg) divided into two doses, which is 30mg/dose. With a concentration of 20 mg/mL, the nurse would administer 1.5 mL of oxacillin q12h intravenously.

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