A child receiving morphine sulfate (Morphine) is experiencing respiratory depression. A health care provider prescribes naloxone (Narcan), 0.5 mcg/kg IV in 2-minute increments until breathing improves. The medication label states: "Naloxone 400 mcg/1 mL."
." The child weighs 40 kg. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using two decimal places.
ANS:
0.05
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 0.5 mcg ? 40 kg to get the dose = 20 mcg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
20 mcg
----------- ? 1 mL = 0.05 mL
400 mcg
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