The health care provider has prescribed neostigmine (Prostigmin) 0.04 mg/kg/per dose SC q 4 to 6 hrs PRN for a child with myasthenia gravis. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer a dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below using one decimal place.
________
ANS:
1.4
The correct calculation is:
77 lb/2.2 kg = 35 kg
Dose of Prostigmin is 0.04 mg/kg/dose
0.04 mg ? 35 = 1.4 mg
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