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maychende

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The following order was written for a child weighing 66 lbs.
 
  Order: Morphine 0.2 mg/kg p.o. q.6h p.r.n, pain.
 
  The recommended dose of this medication for this child is 0.2 mg-5 mg/kg per q.4-6h. Is the dose mentioned above within the recommended range and therefore safe to administer?

Question 2

The following order was written for a child weighing 66 lbs.
 
  Order: Morphine 0.2 mg/kg p.o. q.6h p.r.n, pain.
 
  How many milligrams should the child receive per dose?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Yes, the ordered amount of 1.5 mg per dose q.6h is within the recommended range and is therefore safe to administer.

Answer to Question 2

1.5 mg/dose


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