A health care provider prescribes haloperidol (Haldol), 0.15 mg/kg IV every 4 to 6 hours as needed for confusion. The medication label states: "Haloperidol 2 mg/1 mL." The child weighs 30 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 rounding to one decimal place.
ANS:
2.3
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 0.15 mg ? 30 kg to get the dose = 4.5 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
4.5 mg
----------- ? 1 mL = 2.25 mL = rounded to one decimal space = 2.3 mL
2 mg
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