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book Administering Medications 7th Edition by Donna Gauwitz cover

Administering Medications 7th Edition by Donna Gauwitz

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0073374376
book Administering Medications 7th Edition by Donna Gauwitz cover

Administering Medications 7th Edition by Donna Gauwitz

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0073374376
Exercise 85
Practice Problems for Pediatric Patients
Morphine sulfate ( Duramorph ) 10 mg subcutaneously has been ordered every 4 hours. The child weighs 35.5 kg. The package insert states the recommended maximum dose of morphine sulfate is 0.1 mg to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe range for this child Is this dose within the safe dose range
Explanation
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0.1 mg X 35.5 = 3.55 mg/day
0.2 mg X 35....

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