A child has an order for ketorolac (Toradol) IV push once. The child weighs 78 lb
According to your calculation, the one-time dose would be ____________________mg.
ANS:
15
The child weighs 35.45 kg. The dose for IV push is 0.5 mg/kg = 17.7 mg.
However, the maximum dose is 15 mg.
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