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

question 18

Essay

Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o. t.i.d. is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h.
Available:
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b. What is the safe 24-hr dosage for this child? _____
c. What is the divided dosage? _____
d. Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically.) _______________ Explain your action. ______________________________
e. How many milliliters of albuterol are needed to administer the dosage? _____

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