A Pediatrician Ordered Demerol 1 Mg/kg/day P

question 24

Essay

A pediatrician ordered Demerol 1 mg/kg/day p.o., divided q.4h p.r.n. for a child who weighs 33 lb.
-How many milligrams should the child receive per day?

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Definitions:

Palpation

The method of examining the body by touch, especially for medical purposes.

Auscultation

A clinical technique of listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Genitourinary Examination

A medical evaluation of the genital and urinary systems to identify or rule out pathological conditions.

Uncircumcised Glans Penis

The tip of the penis covered by the foreskin, which has not been removed by circumcision.