A health care provider prescribes naproxen (Naprosyn), 7 mg/kg PO every 12 hours for pain. The child weighs 25 kg. The medication label states: "Naproxen 125 mg/5 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
ANS:
7
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 7 mg ? 25 kg to get the dose = 175 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
175 mg
----------- ? 5 mL = 7 mL
125 mg
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