Ordered: cefaclor 0.4 g PO q8h, for a child with otitis media Child's weight: 30 kg. Use a calculator. Available:
a. SDR (refer to label):
b. SDR for this child:
c. Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
d. Estimate:
e. DA equation:
f. Evaluation:
Shade in the medicine cup to the nearest measurable dose. Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the additional amount to be added.
a. 40 mg kg per day in 3 divided doses for otitis media
b. 1200 mg per day (40 mg x 30 kg)
c. Safe. 0.4 g = 400 mg q 8h; 400 x 3 = 1200 mg
d. Estimate: More than 5 mL
e. mL =
f. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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