A child weighing 17 kg is to receive 4-6 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 1 hour. The available supply is labeled 10 mg/2 mL. Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.

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The Answer is 68-102 mg; 14-20 gtt/min
4 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 68 mg 6 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 102 mg
The dosage range is 68-102 mg. 68-102 mg; 14-20 gtt/min 4 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 68 mg 6 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 102 mg The dosage range is 68-102 mg. 14 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.23 mL/min 20 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.33 mL/min The flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.

68-102 mg; 14-20 gtt/min 4 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 68 mg 6 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 102 mg The dosage range is 68-102 mg. 14 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.23 mL/min 20 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.33 mL/min The flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.

14 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.23 mL/min 20 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.33 mL/min 68-102 mg; 14-20 gtt/min 4 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 68 mg 6 mg/kg/dose × 17 kg = 102 mg The dosage range is 68-102 mg. 14 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.23 mL/min 20 mL ÷ 60 min = 0.33 mL/min The flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.

The flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.

A Child Weighing 17 Kg Is to Receive 4-6 Mg/kg/dose