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swpotter12

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A child weighs 3 kg and has an order for Phenobarbital sodium 10 mg po per day. The literature states the usual children's dose is 3 to 5 mg/kg/day. The drug label reads Phenobarbital elixir 20 mg/5 mL.
 
  How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

Question 2

A child weighs 35 lb and has an order for Keflex (cephalexin) 150 mg po every 6 hours. The literature states the usual children's dose is 25 to 50 mg/kg a day in four divided doses. The drug label reads 125 mg/5 mL.
 
  What is the safe dose range per day for this medication?
  A) 197.75695.75
  B) 297.75725.5
  C) 397.75795.5
  D) 400.25810.75


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sierramartinez

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

2.5 mL

Answer to Question 2

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swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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