A Dose of Oxycodone (OxyContin) 2 Mg/kg Has Been Ordered

question 17

Short Answer

A dose of oxycodone (OxyContin) 2 mg/kg has been ordered for a child weighing 33 lb. How many milligrams of OxyContin should the nurse administer? (Record your answer as a whole number.)

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Definitions:

General Medical Conditions

Physical illnesses or disorders that impact one's overall health, distinguished from psychiatric conditions.

Comorbid Diagnoses

The presence of two or more disorders or illnesses in the same person, simultaneously or sequentially.

Premorbid Functioning

The level of cognitive, social, and occupational function before the onset of a disorder or disease.

Level of Functioning

An assessment of an individual's ability to perform daily activities and fulfill social roles.