The physician orders prednisone 10 mg oral every 12 hours fo…

The physician orders prednisone 10 mg oral every 12 hours for a child weighing 22 lb. The prednisone syrup is available in a 5 mg/5 mL concentration. The recommended dose is 0.5 to 2 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams per kilogram per day is the child receiving based on this order? Enter numerical value only.___________mg/kg/day

The recommended dosage of cefuroxime IVPB for a child is 75…

The recommended dosage of cefuroxime IVPB for a child is 75 mg/kg/day in three equal doses. The child weighs 66 lb. The tubing drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. The medication is supplied in 750 mg/50 mL to infuse over 30 minutes. Calculate the safe and therapeutic dosage for this child. Enter numerical value only.  ____________________mg/dose

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCl)…

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCl) to a client who is receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse reviews the client’s serum potassium level results and discovers the client’s potassium level is 4.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?