A health care provider prescribes iron (Niferex) elixir, 2 mg/kg orally daily for a preterm infant. The infant weighs 4 kg. The medication label states: "Niferex 100 mg/5 ml." 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 one decimal place.
________________
ANS:
0.4
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 2 mg ? 4 kg to get the dose = 8 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
8 mg
----------- ?5 ml = 0.4 ml
100 mg
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