The health care provider has prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) 30 mg/kg/day divided q 8 hours for a child with a seizure disorder. The child weighs 110 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 1200 dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
_________
ANS:
500
The correct calculation is:
110 lb/2.2 kg = 50 kg
Dose of Neurontin is 30 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours
30 mg ? 50 = 1500 mg/day
1500 mg/3 = 500 mg for one dose
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