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burchfield96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the most accurate method for the nurse to use when determining a pediatric dosage?
 
  A) A nomogram using body surface area
  B) Young's rule
  C) Fried's rule
  D) Clark's rule

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who has been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. The order reads digoxin 10 mcg/kg orally. The child weighs 44 pounds. How many mcg will the nurse administer?
 
  A) 50 mcg
  B) 100 mcg
  C) 150 mcg
  D) 200 mcg


amy.lauersdorf90

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

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The most accurate means of determining a pediatric drug dosage is a nomogram using body surface area because the weight and body surface area of two children who are of the same age can be significantly different. Young's rule, Fried's rule, and Clark's rule are based on the child's age and the usual adult dosage and are rarely used today unless no other method will suffice for a specific drug.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse will administer 200 mcg. (2.2 pounds: 1 kg = X: 20 kg, 20(10) = 200 mcg).


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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