The physician orders prednisone 10 mg oral every 12 hours for a child weighing 22 lb. The prednisone syrup is available in a 5 mg/5 mL concentration. The recommended dose is 0.5 to 2 mg/kg/24 h
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. 10 kg
b. 2 mg/kg/24 h
c. Yes
d. 10 mL
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