The patient is prescribed cefaclor suspension 250 mg orally every 8 hours. The pharmacy supplies cefaclor suspension 125 mg/5 mL. The patient weighs 50 pounds. The safe single dose range (SDR) is 6.4 to 13.5 mg/kg every 8 hours. Calculate the safe dose range for this child. Blank 1: How many mL would the nurse administer for this dose? (round to nearest tenth) Blank 2: Should the nurse administer this medication as ordered? Blank # 1 Blank # 2

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The patient is prescribed cefaclor suspension 250 mg orally every 8 hours.
The pharmacy supplies cefaclor suspension 125 mg/5 mL.
The patient weighs 50 pounds.
The safe single dose range (SDR) is 6.4 to 13.5 mg/kg every 8 hours.
Calculate the safe dose range for this child.
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Blank 1: How many mL would the nurse administer for this dose? (round to nearest tenth)
Blank 2: Should the nurse administer this medication as ordered?
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A 10-year-old child who weighs 40 kg is to receive 360 mcg of digoxin orally twice a day. The
digoxin elixir is available in a liquid concentration of 0.05 mg/mL.
How many milliliters should be given for each dosage? (round to nearest tenth)
Transcribed Image Text:Blank # 1 Blank # 2 Question 14 (4.444 points) Listen The patient is prescribed cefaclor suspension 250 mg orally every 8 hours. The pharmacy supplies cefaclor suspension 125 mg/5 mL. The patient weighs 50 pounds. The safe single dose range (SDR) is 6.4 to 13.5 mg/kg every 8 hours. Calculate the safe dose range for this child. > Blank 1: How many mL would the nurse administer for this dose? (round to nearest tenth) Blank 2: Should the nurse administer this medication as ordered? Blank # 1 Blank # 2 Question 15 (2.222 points) Listen A 10-year-old child who weighs 40 kg is to receive 360 mcg of digoxin orally twice a day. The digoxin elixir is available in a liquid concentration of 0.05 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be given for each dosage? (round to nearest tenth)
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