Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o.t.i.d.is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb.The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h.
Available:
a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage for this child? _____
c.What is the divided dosage? _____
d.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________
e.How many milliliters of albuterol are needed to administer the dosage? _____

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Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o.t.i.d.is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb.The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h.
Available:  
a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage for this child? _____
c.What is the divided dosage? _____
d.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________
e.How many milliliters of albuterol are needed to administer the dosage? _____

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The Answer of Directions: Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Use labels where provided.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o.t.i.d.is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb.The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h.
Available:  
a.What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____
b.What is the safe 24-hour dosage for this child? _____
c.What is the divided dosage? _____
d.Is the dosage ordered safe? (Prove mathematically. )_______________ Explain your action: ______________________________
e.How many milliliters of albuterol are needed to administer the dosage? _____

Directions: Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated.Use