A health care provider prescribes ondansetron (Zofran) 0.15 mg/kg intravenously (IV) 30 minutes before chemotherapy for a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The child weighs 22 kg. The medication label states:
"Ondansetron (Zofran) 2 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to one decimal place.
________________
ANS:
1.7
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
22 ? 0.15 = 3.3 mg as the dose
Desired
----------- ? Volume = ml per dose
Available
3.3 mg
----------- ? 1 ml = 1.65 ml round to 1.7 ml
2 mg
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