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schs14

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A 64 lb child with a broken arm is prescribed to receive morphine 75 mcg/kg by intravenous push immediately. The drug available is morphine 1 mg/mL (1000 mcg/mL). What is the correct dose for this patient, in mL?
 
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A 2-month-old infant who weighs 11 lb is prescribed to receive acetaminophen 8 mg/kg by oral liquid. The drug on hand is acetaminophen liquid with a concentration of 80 mg/0.8 mL. How many milliliters is the correct dose for this patient?
 
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alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2.2

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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