Ordered: Lanoxin Pediatric Elixir 100 Mcg PO Tid Loading Dose,for

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Ordered: Lanoxin pediatric elixir 100 mcg PO tid loading dose,for a child with heart failure.
SDR for child over 2 years of age: loading dose 0.02-0.04 mg per kg per 24 hr in 3 divided doses; maintenance dose 0.006-0.012 mg per kg per 24 hr in 2 divided doses
Child's weight: 12 kg
Available:
A)SDR for this child in milligrams: In micrograms:
B)Decision: safe or unsafe order? State the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
C)Estimated dose:
D)DA equation:
E)Evaluation:
F)What is the difference between a loading dose and a maintenance dose?

• A)SDR for this child in milligrams: In micrograms:
• B)Decision: safe or unsafe order? State the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
• C)Estimated dose:
• D)DA equation:
• E)Evaluation:
• F)What is the difference between a loading dose and a maintenance dose?

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