A Prescriber Has Ordered Medication for a Newborn

question 6

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to:

• A) order a dose that is lower than an adult dose.
• B) order a dose that is higher than an adult dose.
• C) increase the frequency of medication dosing.
• D) discontinue the drug after one or two doses.

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