Order: Thorazine 10 mg IV q6h The child weighs 66 lb. The recommended daily dose is 0.55 mg/kg given q6-8h. Available:
a. 2.5 mL
b. 0.4 mL
c. 1.1 mL
d. Hold and clarify orderoverdose
Question 2
Order: Dexamethasone 2 mg IV push q6h The child weighs 10.1 kg. The safe dosage range is 0.2-0.5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours. Available:
Calculate the volume to be administered IV push and determine if it is a safe dosage. _______________
a. 0.5 mL
b. 2.5 mL
c. 2 mL
d. Hold and clarify orderoverdose