Directions: Determine the Normal Dosage Range to the Nearest Tenth

question 18

Essay

Directions: Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.State your course of action.
An IV medication of 50 mcg in 200 mL is ordered to infuse over 2 hours.The normal dosage range is 1.5 to 3 mcg/kg/hr.The child weighs 5.7 kg.Determine the dosage range per hour.Determine whether the dosage ordered is within normal limits.State your course of action: ______________________________

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Definitions:

Visual Information

Data perceived through the sense of sight, which includes pictures, symbols, charts, and all visual media.

Eyes

The organ of vision in humans and animals, allowing for the perception of light, shapes, and colors through the retina.

Primary Visual Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex located in the occipital lobe, responsible for processing visual information.

Occipital Lobe

The posterior part of the brain involved in processing visual information from the eyes.