A pediatric client with asthma weighs 50 lbs. There is an order to administer Theophylline 300 mg/day given in divided doses q6h. The medication label states the concentration is 150 mg/10 mL. What is the weight in kg? How many doses will be administered daily? How many mg/single dose? How many mL/single dose?

A pediatric client with asthma weighs 50 lbs. There is an order to administer Theophylline 300 mg/day given in divided doses q6h. The medication label states the concentration is 150 mg/10 mL. What is the weight in kg? How many doses will be administered daily? How many mg/single dose? How many mL/single dose?

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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