The health care provider has prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) 5 mg/kg/day PO divided bid for a child with systemic lupus erythematosus. The child weighs 66 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:
75
The correct calculation is:
66 lb/2.2 kg = 30 kg
Dose of Plaquenil is 5 mg/kg/day divided bid
5 mg ? 30 = 150 mg
150 mg/2 = 75 mg
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