Directions: Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated.Use

question 22

Essay

Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided.
Phenobarbital 45 mg p.o.
b.i.d.
b.i.d.is ordered for a child with seizures weighing 35 lb.The recommended dosage is 6 to 8 mg/kg/24 hr,given every day or
a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage range for this child? _____
c.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________

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Definitions:

Sensitivity To Touch

An increased response or discomfort to tactile stimuli on the skin's surface, often a sign of underlying conditions or disorders.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling vision.

Penlight

A small, lightweight flashlight used in medical examinations to check patients' pupil response or throat.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration.