The health care provider has prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) 30 mg/kg/day divided q 8 hours for a child with cerebral palsy having seizures. 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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