A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus. The child weighs 10 kg. The medication label states: "Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many mi
milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
ANS:
4
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 1 mg ? 10 kg to get the dose = 10 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
10 mg
----------- ? 5 mL = 4 mL
12.5 mg
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