Order: 12 mg/kg/day of a medication for a child. The child w…
Order: 12 mg/kg/day of a medication for a child. The child weighs 38 pounds. Blank #1: How many mg per day will the child receive? Do not round your answer. Blank #2: If this is divided into 4 doses, how many mg per dose will the child receive. Do not round your answer. (this question is worth 2 points; 1 point per blank.)
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Phenobarbital 50 mg PO BID (twice a day) is ordered for a child weighing 35 pounds. The recommended dosage is 6 to 8 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Blank #1: What is the minimum daily amount that can safely be given to this child? Provide your answer to the tenths. Blank #2: What is the maximum daily amount that can safely be given to this child? Provide your answer to the tenths. Blank #3: Is this ordered dose safe (yes or no)? (This question is worth 1.5 points; 0.5 points per blank.)
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