Order: Pediaprofen (ibuprofen) 40 mg PO, q.6h. p.r.n. temperature below 102.5°F. The label on the bottle reads, "100 mg/5 mL.". The recommended dose is 5 mg/kg q 6—8h, with a maximum daily dose of 40 mg/kg/d
Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 21 lb? ______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Yes, it is a safe dose.
Rationale : The maximum dose is 40 mg/kg/day. 9.5 kg x 40 mg/kg/day = 380 mg/day as the maximum dose for this child. 40 mg given 4 times a day = 160 mg, which is below the maximum dose, so it is safe.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word