A child has pain. , Order: codeine 0.25 g, PO, q4 to 6h, prn , Child's height and weight: 42 in, 50 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 100 mg/m²/day , Drug available: codeine 15 mg tablets
a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.)
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's BSA? (Convert grams to milligrams.)
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many tablets would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has pain. , Order: codeine 0.25 g, PO, q4 to 6h, prn , Child's height and weight: 42 in, 50 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 100 mg/m²/day , Drug available: codeine 15 mg tablets a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.) b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's BSA? (Convert grams to milligrams.) c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain. d. How many tablets would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has Pain