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CCRN Exam Prep - Pediatric Critical Care

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A 3 year-old child is being treated with Metronidazole suspension, 200 mg per dose. The child weighs 30 lbs. and the daily dose range is 20-40 mg/kg of body weight, in three divided doses every 8 hours. Knowing the principles os safe drug administration, what should the nurse do?
  1. Get the attention of the doctor to clarify the dose
  2. Recognize that the medicine were over-prescribed
  3. Hold the medicine as the dosage is way too low
  4. Administer the medicine as ordered
Explanation
Answer: D - The dose range is 20-40 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours. 15kg x 40mg = 600mg, divided by 3 = 200 mg per dose. The prescribed dose is correct and should be given as ordered.
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