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Anajune7 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The health care provider has prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) 4 mcg/kg/day PO for a child with hypothyroidism. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the daily dose.

Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in micrograms. Record your answer below in a whole number.
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Question 2

The health care provider has prescribed leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot) 0.2 mg/kg IM every 4 weeks for a child with precocious puberty. The child weighs 55 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the dose.

Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
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Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
140

The correct calculation is:

77 lb/2.2 kg = 35 kg

Dose of Synthroid is 4 mcg/kg/day

4 mcg 35 = 140 mcg for the daily dose

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
5

The correct calculation is:

55 lb/2.2 kg = 25 kg

Dose of Lupron Depot is 0.2 mg/kg

0.2 mg 25 = 5 mg