1. Safe Ranges Ordered: Prednisone 150 mg po bid Weight: 21 lb 29.5kg Safe Range: 0.5-40 mg/kg/day 9-5kg X 160 Available: 5 mg/mL a. What is the safe daily range for this patient? b. Is the ordered amount safe? C. How many mL will the client receive per dose? d. How many mL will the client receive per day?

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Safe Ranges
Ordered: Prednisone 150 mg po bid
Weight: 21 lb
29.5kg
Safe Range: 0.5-40 mg/kg/day 9-5kg X 160
Available: 5 mg/mL
a. What is the safe daily range for this patient?
b. Is the ordered amount safe?
C.
How many mL will the client receive per dose?
d. How many mL will the client receive per day?
Transcribed Image Text:1. Safe Ranges Ordered: Prednisone 150 mg po bid Weight: 21 lb 29.5kg Safe Range: 0.5-40 mg/kg/day 9-5kg X 160 Available: 5 mg/mL a. What is the safe daily range for this patient? b. Is the ordered amount safe? C. How many mL will the client receive per dose? d. How many mL will the client receive per day?
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