A physician orders 0.06 mg/lb of Compazine (prochlorperazine…

A physician orders 0.06 mg/lb of Compazine (prochlorperazine) IM stat for a 67-lb child to control severe nausea and vomiting. Method used: _______________ How many mg are required for this dose? Prochlorperazine injection is supplied in 5mg/mL strength. How many mL are needed?

A 50-lb child is to receive 0.8 mg/kg/d of medication. The a…

A 50-lb child is to receive 0.8 mg/kg/d of medication. The available medication strength is 0.5 mg/mL. Method used: ________________ What is the total daily dosage for the child in mg? If the dosage needs to be divided into four equal daily doses, what volume should be administered to the child per dose?