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
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
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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