Pediatric Practice Problems To Determine Whether Dosages Are Appropriate, Answer the Following Questions

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Short Answer

Pediatric Practice Problems
To determine whether dosages are appropriate, answer the following questions for each problem:
1. What is the appropriate low (therapeutic) to high (safe) range, in milligrams, for each dose of medication for this child?
2. What is the safe maximum dose for this child?
3. Is the prescribed dose therapeutic and/or safe?
a. If answer is yes, how much medication will be given for the ordered dose?
b. If answer is no, what will you do?
Round answers to the nearest tenth.
-Ordered: Vistaril 10 mg IM q4-6h PRN nausea
Pediatric dose range: 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/dose
Child's weight: 44 lb
Available: Vistaril 25 mg/mL

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Definitions:

Elderly

Individuals over the age of 65.

Kyphosis

A deformity of the spine characterized by a bent-over position; more commonly called humpback.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone, reflecting its strength and risk for fracture.

"Humpback"

A colloquial term for Kyphosis, a condition characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine, leading to a hunched posture.