A 72 YO 183lb patient diagnosed with an M. Chelonae infection has an order for amikacin 15mg/kg IV once daily for 2weeks (in addition to high dose cefoxitin). The amikacin is available in 2mL vials containing 500mg. How many mL will you administer each day?

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A 72 YO 183lb patient diagnosed with an M. Chelonae infection has an order for amikacin 15mg/kg IV once daily for 2weeks (in addition to high dose cefoxitin). The amikacin is available in 2mL vials containing 500mg. How many mL will you administer each day?

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