Round dose and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated. Order. Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o. t.i.d. is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dose is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h. Available:
The Correct Answer is ["0.6125"]
First, let's calculate the child's weight in kilograms:
27 lb ÷ 2.205 lb/kg = 12.25 kg
Next, we can calculate the total daily dose of albuterol that the child should receive:
0.3 mg/kg/24 hr x 12.25 kg = 3.675 mg/24 hr
We need to divide this total daily dose into three equal doses to be given every 8 hours: 3.675 mg/24 hr ÷ 3 doses = 1.225 mg/dose
The available Albuterol syrup is 2mg/5ml, which means each 5ml of syrup contains 2mg of albuterol. To administer 1.225 mg of albuterol, we need to calculate the volume of syrup required using the following formula:
Volume (ml) = (dose (mg) ÷ concentration (mg/ml))
Volume (ml) = (1.225 mg ÷ 2 mg/ml)
Volume (ml) = 0.6125 ml
Therefore, the child should receive 0.6 ml (rounded to the nearest tenth) of Albuterol syrup per dose, to be given orally three times a day.
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