A child is prescribed diazepam (Valium)IVP q 2-4 hr for anxiety.The maximum amount that the child can receive in 8 hours is 0.6 mg/kg.The child weighs 55 lbs.How many mg of the medication can the child receive if provided every 4 hours?

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mg/dose = 0.6 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 55 lbs/8 hours x 4 hrs/dose.Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators.The client can receive 15 mg/8 hours.The client will receive 7.5 mg/dose.

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