A health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin), 5 mg/kg PO every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain for a child with sickle cell disease. The child weighs 16 kg. The medication label states: "Ibuprofen 100 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:
4
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 5 mg ? 16 kg to get the dose = 80 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
80 mg
----------- ? 5 ml = 4 ml
100 mg
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