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The physician orders vancomycin (Vancocin) 500 mg q.6h. Directions on the label instruct 500 mg vial to be diluted with 10 mL of sterile water and then further diluted with 100 mL of D5W.
 
  How many mL of fluid will there be in the VCC when medication is ready to infuse? 1. 100 mL
  2. 10 mL
  3. 110 mL
  4. 115 mL

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Order: Pediaprofen (ibuprofen) 40 mg PO, q.6h. p.r.n. temperature below 102.5F. The label on the bottle reads, 100 mg/5 mL.. The recommended dose is 5 mg/kg q 68h, with a maximum daily dose of 40 mg/kg/d.
 
  Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 21 lb? ______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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Yes, it is a safe dose.
Rationale : The maximum dose is 40 mg/kg/day. 9.5 kg x 40 mg/kg/day = 380 mg/day as the maximum dose for this child. 40 mg given 4 times a day = 160 mg, which is below the maximum dose, so it is safe.
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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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