The pediatric client is prescribed Dycill (dicloxacillin sodium) 50 mg po q6h. The recommended dosage for a 35-pound child is 12.5–25 mg/kg/d in 4 equally divided doses. The concentration of the medication is 50 mg/5 mL
If the prescribed dose is safe, how many mL will the nurse administer? Round answer to the nearest whole number.
5 mL
Global Rationale: First, determine the safe dose range for this child. mg/dose = 12.5 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 35 lbs/day x 1 day/4 doses = 49.7 mg. mg/dose = 25 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 35 lbs/day x 1 day/4 doses = 99.4 mg. The prescribed dose of 50 mg is safe; therefore mL/dose = 5 mL/50 mg x 50 mg = 5 mL.
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