The health care provider has prescribed dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) 0.5 mg/kg PO once a day for a child with cerebral palsy. The child weighs 55 lb. Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams
Record your answer below using one decimal place.
ANS:
12.5
The correct calculation is:
55 lb/2.2 kg = 25 kg
Dose of Dantrium is 0.5 mg/kg given once a day
0.5 mg ? 25 = 12.5 mg
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