A child is to receive phenobarbital 2 mg/kg IV on call as a preoperative sedative. The child weighs 64 pounds. How many milligrams will the child receive for this dose?

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Q: A client is ordered 37.5(milligrams) of Dothiepin. 75 mg tablets are available. How many tablets…

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Q: The order reads: “Give methyprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 100 mg IV every 6 hours.” The drug is…

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Q: he drug reference indicates 15mg/kg/day q8h of kanamycin is a safe dose range.   Order: Kanamycin…

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Q: A woman weighs 120 pounds and she is 5 ft 2 in tall. If the medication ordered is 50 mg per square…

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Q: A client is prescribed to receive ampicillin oral suspension 500 mg PO every 6 hours. The medication…

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