This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A child weighing 26.7 lbs is to receive 2-3 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 20 minutes. The ... (Read 116 times)

karen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
on: Jul 3, 2018
A child weighing 26.7 lbs is to receive 2-3 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 20 minutes. The supply is labeled 3 mg/4 mL.
 
  Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.

Question 2

A child weighing 20.4 kg is to receive a 0.3-0.5 mcg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 30 minutes. The supply is labeled 2 mcg/2 mL.
 
  Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

matt

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Dosage range is 24.2-36.3 mg. Flow rate range is 97-145 gtt/min.
24.2-36.3 mg; 97-145 gtt/min

Dosage range is 24.2-36.3 mg. Flow rate range is 97-145 gtt/min.

Answer to Question 2

Dosage range is 6.1-10.2 mcg. Flow rate range is 12-20 gtt/min.
6.1-10.2 mcg; 12-20 gtt/min

Dosage range is 6.1-10.2 mcg. Flow rate range is 12-20 gtt/min.


karen

  • Member
  • Posts: 537
Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

bimper21

  • Member
  • Posts: 309
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Child Labor Rates and GDP Worldwide Child Labor Rates and GDP Worldwide
One of the reasons I went to Cambodia was to interview a feral child—the boy shown here—who ... One of the reasons I went to Cambodia was to interview a feral child—the boy shown here—who ...
A child may have varying degrees of scoliosis A child may have varying degrees of scoliosis
Child Development: A Cultural Approach Child Development: A Cultural Approach
Long-term relationships, especially those who are married, having a child Long-term relationships, especially those who are married, having a child
Henrik, a Canadian hockey player, agreed to a contract where he was to receive S30,OOO 00 in 3 ... Henrik, a Canadian hockey player, agreed to a contract where he was to receive S30,OOO 00 in 3 ...
Video: Facilitated Diffusion - Glucose transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library