The health care provider has prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol) 20 mg/kg/day divided bid for a child with cerebral palsy having seizures. The child weighs 44 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:
200
The correct calculation is:
44 lb/2.2 kg = 20 kg
Dose of Tegretol is 20 mg/kg/day divided bid
20 mg ? 20 = 400 mg
400 mg/2 = 200 mg
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