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burton19126

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Order: Benadryl 25 mg IV q6h for a child weighing 44 lb. The recommended pediatric dose is 1.25 mg/kg/dose q6h. Benadryl 50 mg/mL is available. Dilute medication ordered to 50 mL in a Buretrol and administer over 30 minutes.
 
  Calculate the milliliters/hour (mL/hr) flow rate on an infusion pump and determine if it is a safe dosage. _____
  a. 25
  b. 30
  c. 100
  d. Hold and clarify orderoverdose

Question 2

The recommended pediatric dosage for a drug is 5 to 8 mg/kg. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 33 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 66 to 105.6 mg
  b. 75 to 120 mg
  c. 366 to 580.8 mg
  d. 412.5 to 660 mg



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B





 

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