Your patient, who weighs 26 pounds, is to receive atropine s…
Your patient, who weighs 26 pounds, is to receive atropine sulfate SQ preoperatively. The drug book indicates the dose range for atropine is 0.15 mg for a weight of 7.3-10.9 kg, and 0.2 mg for a weight range of 10.9-18.1 kg. Atropine is available in 0.4 mg/ml vials. How many milliliters will you give your patient? Round answer to the nearest hundredth. [BLANK-1]
Read DetailsA patient is admitted to the pediatric unit for with pneumon…
A patient is admitted to the pediatric unit for with pneumonia and prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax).The child is 8 years old and weights 55lbs.The safe pediatric dose is 10mg/kg/day given in a single dose for 5 days.The medication is available in 200mg/5ml.The prescriber orders 300mg per day. Is this an appropriate dose for this patient? Type yes or no in the answer field. [BLANK-1]
Read Details