The Answer is a.27 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.27 = 12.3 kg b.12.3 kg × \times × 0.3 mg = 3.69 = 3.7 mg/day c.3.7 mg ÷ 3 = 1.23 = 1.2 mg q8h d.Yes.The dosage ordered is 1.2 mg.1.2 mg is the safe dosage to be administered q8h.Administer medication as ordered. e.3

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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-hour 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 is needed to administer the dosage? _____

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