GRCC HEALTH EDUCATION LEARNING LAB
PEDS #3
1. The recommended dose of Ceclor is 40-60 mg/kg/day
divided q6h in equal doses. For a 45.5 lb child,
determine the minimum and maximum doses.
2. The Dr ordered sodium bicarbonate, 5 mEq/kg/dose
for a 1900 Gm neonate. The recommended neonatal
dose is 1-3 mEq/kg/dose. Determine if the ordered
dose is safe.
3. The Dr ordered Lasix STAT, 3 mg IV push, for a
4500 Gm neonate. The recommended neonatal dose is
1 mg/kg/dose. Is the ordered dose safe?
4. The Dr ordered Demerol 25 mg q8h prn for a 38 lb child
The recommended dose is 1-2 mg/kg/dose. Determine if
the ordered dose is safe.
5. The Dr ordered Vibramycin 100 mg q12h for a 31 kg child
The recommended dose is 5 mg/kg/day divided in 2 equal
doses. Determine if the ordered dose is safe.
6. The Dr ordered phenobarbital gr I q6h for a 30 kg child
The recommended dose is 2 mg/kg/dose q6h. Is this a safe dose?
1. 20.7 kg, 828-1242 mg/day, 207-310.5 mg/dose
2. 1.9kg
x 5 meq/kg
9.5 meq not safe safe dose is 1.9 – 5.7 mEq
3. 4.5kg
x 1 mg
4.5 mg safe dose 3 mg is a safe dose
4. 17.3 kg, 17.3 mg- 34.6 mg = safe dose, 25 mg is safe
5. 155 mg/day, 77.5 mg safe dose recommended
100 mg ordered not safe
6. 30kg
x 2
60mg safe dose, 1 gr = 60 mg yes, safe dose
Updated on 07-OCT-02
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