Order: Dexamethasone 2 mg IV push q6h The child weighs 10.1 kg. The safe dosage range is 0.2-0.5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours. Available:
Calculate the volume to be administered IV push and determine if it is a safe dosage. _______________
a. 0.5 mL
b. 2.5 mL
c. 2 mL
d. Hold and clarify orderâ€"overdose
ANS: D
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