Exam 25: Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight

Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages. Order: Kantrex 65 mg IV q8h Available: How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL

Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided. Phenobarbital 45 mg p.o. b.i.d. b.i.d.is ordered for a child with seizures weighing 35 lb.The recommended dosage is 6 to 8 mg/kg/24 hr,given every day or a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____ b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage range for this child? _____ c.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________

Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages. Order: Garamycin 15 mg IV q8h Available: How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL

Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA.Express answer to the nearest hundredth. An adult who is 67 inches tall and weighs 175 lb: _____ m²

Directions: Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.State your course of action. A child weighing 16.4 kg is to receive a medication IV with a dosage range of 100 to 150 mg/kg/day.The order is for 600 mg in 75 mL D5W q6h.Determine whether the dosage ordered is within normal limits.What is your course of action? ______________________________

Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages. Order: Amoxil 75 mg p.o.q8h Available: How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL

Directions: Using the West nomogram,determine the body surface area (BSA)for a child with the height and weight given. 32 inches and 25 lb: _____ m²

Directions: Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.State your course of action. A child weighs 10 kg and is to receive 0.5 g of nafcillin in 100 mL D5W q6h.The dosage range is 100 to 200 mg/kg/day.What is your course of action? ______________________________

Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages. Order: Lanoxin (digoxin)elixir 0.1 mg p.o.daily Available: How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL

Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages. Order: Kefzol 185 mg IV q6h Available: How many milliliters will you add to the IV? _____ mL

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-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 are needed to administer the dosage? _____