The physician orders ibuprofen 200 mg oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 60 lb. The ibuprofen is available in a 100 mg/5 mL concentration. The recommended dose is 5 to 10 mg/kg/dose
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _______________
b. How many milligrams per kilogram per 24 hours is the patient receiving? ___________
c. Is the order safe? _______________
d. If yes, how many milliliters are needed for each dose? __________________
a. 27.3 kg
b. 7.3 mg/kg/dose
c. Yes
d. 10 mL
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.