Medication order is to administer chloramphenicol

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1. The medication order is to administer chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) 25 mg/kg/day, administered in two equally divided doses. A premature infant weighs 2000 g. How many mg will the infant receive per dose?

2. The medication order is to administer naloxone (Narcan) 1.5 mcg/kg STAT. The child weighs 36.3 pounds. How many mg of Narcan will the nurse give to the child?

3. The medication order is to administer furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg/day. The child weighs 33 pounds.

Available: 8 mL vial labeled Lasix 10 mg/mL

How many mL will the nurse administer each day?

4. The medication order is to administer gentamycin 2 mg/kg of body weight IVPB every 8 hours for a child weighing 20 pounds.

Available: gentamycin 20 mg/2 mL.

How many mL will you administer each dose?

5. The medication order is to administer cephalexin (Keflex) 25 mg/kg/day. The child weighs 44 pounds.

Available: Keflex Oral Suspension 250 mg/5 mL

How many mL will the nurse administer per dose?

6. The medication order is to administer digoxin 0.02 mg/kg PO daily. The child weighs 22 kg.

Available: Lanoxin Elixir 0.25 mg/mL

How many mL will the nurse administer?

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