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MirandaLo

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After administering somatropin (Saizen) to an 11-year-old patient with growth failure, what outcome would indicate that the drug should be stopped?
 
  A) Early sexual development
  B) Thyroid overactivity
  C) Closure of the epiphyses in long bones
  D) Gynecomastia

Question 2

A 6-year-old child weighing 52 pounds has had a loading dose of aminophylline (Truphylline). The nurse is ready to administer the regular prescribed dose of 4 mg/kg every 4 hours for three doses.
 
  How many milligram will the patient receive in 12 hours? A) 44 mg
  B) 94 mg
  C) 284 mg
  D) 344 mg


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Closure of the epiphyses is a sign that the drug should be stopped. Early sexual development, thyroid overactivity, and gynecomastia would not be associated with this drug.

Answer to Question 2

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First, using the formula: 2.2 pounds and 52 pounds: times kg, determine the child's weight in kg (52/2.2 = 23.64). Next, using the formula of amount of drug prescribed times weight in kg, determine the amount the child will receive in one dose (4 times 23.64 = 94.56). To determine the mg in a 12-hour period multiply 94.56 times 3 = 283.68 . Round to 284 mg. Options A, B, and D are not correct.


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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