Child weighing 47 lbs is prescribed to receive 1 g of medication in 250 mL of D5W every 12 hours. Normal/safe dosage range is 35-45 mg/kg/day. Is the dosage prescribed within normal/safe range for the child?
Child weighing 47 lbs is prescribed to receive 1 g of medication in 250 mL of D5W every 12 hours. Normal/safe dosage range is 35-45 mg/kg/day. Is the dosage prescribed within normal/safe range for the child?
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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Child weighing 47 lbs is prescribed to receive 1 g of medication in 250 mL of D5W every 12 hours.
Normal/safe dosage range is 35-45 mg/kg/day.
Is the dosage prescribed within normal/safe range for the child?
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