The nurse is preparing to administer aminophylline. The medication is ordered at 27 mg/kg/day and will be given by mouth over 6 doses each day. The concentration of the medication is 105 mg/5 mL
How many mL will be administered for the client who weighs 45 lbs? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
4.4 mL/dose
Global Rationale: mL/dose = 5 mL/105 mg x 27 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 45 lbs/1 day x 1 day/6 doses. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The nurse will administer 4.38 or 4.4 mL per dose.
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