A health care provider prescribes hydroxyzine (Atarax), 0.6 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus. The medication label states: "Hydroxyzine 10 mg/5 mL." The child weighs 20 kg. 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 in a whole number.
ANS:
6
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 0.6 mg ? 20 kg to get the dose = 12 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
12 mg
----------- ? 5 mL = 6 mL
10 mg
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