The health care provider has prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) 4 mcg/kg/day PO for a child with hypothyroidism. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the daily dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in micrograms. Record your answer below in a whole number.
________
ANS:
140
The correct calculation is:
77 lb/2.2 kg = 35 kg
Dose of Synthroid is 4 mcg/kg/day
4 mcg ? 35 = 140 mcg for the daily dose
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