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bio_gurl · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An infant weighing 3 lb, 7 oz has apnea of prematurity. The nurse needs to administer the loading dose of caffeine citrate (Cafcit). The dose for this is_________________ ___ mg.

ANS:

Question 2

A preterm infant has been started on IV fluids. When assessing the patient, which findings would indicate to the nurse that goals for this therapy are being met? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Intake greater than output by 24 hours
B.
Lack of tremors and irritability
C.
Respiratory rate of 35 breaths/minute
D.
Urine output of mL/kg/hour
E.
Urine specific gravity of < 1.012

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

31 mg
A weight of 3 lb, 7 oz = 1.55 kg. The loading dose for this drug is 20 mg/kg, which is 31 mg.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E
In the first few days of life, the goal for hydration is to maintain a urine output of 1-3 mL/kg/hour and a urine specific gravity of < 1.012. The other assessments are not related.