A 2-year-old child is starting enoxaparin (Lovenox) to treat a thrombosis
The child weighs 32 lb. According to your calculation, the dose to be given twice a day is ____________________ mg, for each of the two doses.
ANS:
14.5
1 mg/kg/dose; child weighs 14.54 kg
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1. Intubation 2. Notification of next of kin 3. X-ray of the cervical spine 4. Administration of an IV beta blocker
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A. Document the finding as the only action. B. Assess respiratory status immediately. C. Apply elastic wraps to the lower extremities. D. Assess deep tendon reflexes.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Hormones may be used in the treatment of neoplasms that are sensitive to the body's hormonal growth. ________ is used to treat postmenopausal cancer.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).