A health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin), 5 mg/kg PO every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain. The child weighs 8 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:
2
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Multiply 5 mg ? 8 kg to get the dose = 40 mg
Desired
----------- ? Volume = mL per dose
Available
40 mg
----------- ? 5 mL = 2 mL
100 mg
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