The health care provider has prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 5 mg/kg PO per dose twice a day for a child with juvenile arthritis. The child weighs 55 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 0900 dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
________
ANS:
125
The correct calculation is:
55 lb/2.2 kg = 25 kg
Dose of Azulfidine is 5 mg/kg
5 mg ? 25 = 125 mg
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