Author Question: The recommended dosage of morphine IM for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. A safe dosage for a ... (Read 77 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The recommended dosage of morphine IM for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. A safe dosage for a child weighing 15.5 kg is _______________.

a. 15 mg
b. 10 mg
c. 2 mg
d. 3.5 mg

Question 2

The recommended pediatric daily dosage of Penicillin G potassium is 25,000 to 90,000 units/kg/day in three to six divided doses. The maximum safe dosage ordered q4h for a child weighing 18 lb 12 oz is _______________.

a. 153,000 units
b. 127,500 units
c. 191,250 units
d. 255,000 units