A child is prescribed diazepam (Valium) IVP q 2-4 hr for anxiety. The maximum amount that the child can receive in 8 hours is 0.6 mg/kg. The child weighs 55 lbs. How many mg of the medication can the child receive if provided every 4 hours?
1. 0.75 mg
2. 7.5 mg
3. 15 mg
4. 22.5 mg
2
Rationale 1: mg/dose = 0.6 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 55 lbs/8 hours x 4 hrs/dose. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client can receive 15 mg/8 hours. The client will receive 7.5 mg/dose.
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