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james0929

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A 2 year old child is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 2 mEq/kg/day in 2 divided doses. The child weighs 33 lbs. How many mEq will the nurse provide the child for each dose?
 
  1. 15 mEq
  2. 30 mEq
  3. 45 mEq
  4. 60 mEq

Question 2

Convert the metric measure: 0.75 g __________ mg
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: mEq/dose= 2mEq/1 kg x 15 kg/2 doses. Multiply the numerators (2 x 15 = 30). Multiply the denominators (1 x 2 = 2). 30/2= 15 mEq/dose.

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750 mg
750


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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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