A health care provider prescribes Kytril (granisetron), 10 mcg/kg IV every 4 to 6 hours as needed for nausea. The medication label states: "Kytril 100 mcg/1 mL." The child weighs 15 kg. 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 to one decimal place.
ANS:
1.5
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 10 mcg ? 15 kg to get the dose = 150 mcg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
150 mcg
----------- ? 1 mL = 1.5 mL
100 mcg
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