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bobthebuilder

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Order: Amantadine HCl 35 mg p.o. t.i.d. The recommended pediatric dosage of amantadine is 4.4 to 8.8 mg/kg/day p.o. in three divided doses not to exceed 200 mg/day. The order is safe for a 35-lb child because the child's daily dose is _______________.
 
  a. 70 mg
  b. 105 mg
  c. 140 mg
  d. 46 mg

Question 2

Order: Furosemide 25 mg IV stat (first dose) The child weighs 44 lb. The safe dosage range is 1 mg/kg to increase gradually in 1-mg/kg increments to desired response, not to exceed 6 mg/kg. Available:
 
  Calculate the volume to be administered for the initial dose and determine if it is a safe dosage. _______________
  a. 20 mL
  b. 4.4 mL
  c. 2.5 mL
  d. Hold and clarify ordernot safe



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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