The health care provider has prescribed diazepam (Valium) 0.8 mg/kg/day PO divided q 6 hours for a child with cerebral palsy. The child weighs 110 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 1200 dose
. Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
_______
ANS:
10
The correct calculation is:
110 lb/2.2 kg = 50 kg
Dose of Valium is 30 mg/kg/day divided q 6 hours
0.8 mg ? 50 = 40 mg/day
40 mg/4 = 10 mg for one dose
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