A 38 lb child is prescribed phenobarbital 10 mg orally every 12 hours. The nurse has phenobarbital 15 mg/5 mL in the med cart. The SDR is 1 to 6 mg /kg daily in two divided doses not to exceed 100 mg/day. Calculate the following safe doses: Blank #1: Daily safe dose range: Blank #2: Single safe dose range: (round to nearest tenth) (round to nearest tenth)
A 38 lb child is prescribed phenobarbital 10 mg orally every 12 hours. The nurse has phenobarbital 15 mg/5 mL in the med cart. The SDR is 1 to 6 mg /kg daily in two divided doses not to exceed 100 mg/day. Calculate the following safe doses: Blank #1: Daily safe dose range: Blank #2: Single safe dose range: (round to nearest tenth) (round to nearest tenth)
Chapter6: Oral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation
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A 38 lb child is prescribed phenobarbital 10 mg orally every 12 hours.
The nurse has phenobarbital 15 mg/5 mL in the med cart.
The SDR is 1 to 6 mg /kg daily in two divided doses not to exceed 100 mg/day.
Calculate the following safe doses:
Blank #1: Daily safe dose range:
Blank #2: Single safe dose range:
(round to nearest tenth) (round to nearest tenth)
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