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The nurse takes a toddler’s weight at their well child check. Their weight today is 18.1 kg The parents ask the nurse how much that is in pounds. How would you respond (round to the nearest tenth)?

As in question 7, A 2-year-old child who weighs 10.9 kg is diagnosed with left acute otitis media in the primary care clinic. The provider prescribes the following medication: Cefdinir 7 mg/kg/dose oral suspension PO q12h for 7 days If the concentration of the medication is 125 mg/5 mL, how many mLs will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.

Morphine sulfate 7.5 mg subcutaneous q4h prn is ordered for a child weighing 84 lb. The recommended dose is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose. Is the dosage ordered safe?

A 70-year-old female who weighs 110 pounds is experiencing post-operative pain from a bowel resection. The provider prescribes the following medication: Hydromorphone 0.06 mg/kg/dose PO q4h PRN How many milligrams of Hydromorphone will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.

A child who weighs 57 pounds is experiencing new onset pain related to a sprained ankle. The provider prescribes the following medication: Ibuprofen 10 mg/kg/dose oral solution PO q6h PRN How many milligrams of Ibuprofen will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.

A 2-year-old child who weighs 10.9 kg is diagnosed with left acute otitis media in the primary care clinic. The provider prescribes the following medication: Cefdinir 7 mg/kg/dose oral suspension PO q12h for 7 days How many milligrams of Cefdinir will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.

Midazolam 1.5 mg IV stat is ordered for a child weighing 18.2 kg. The recommended dosage is 0.05-0.1 mg/kg/dose. Is the dosage ordered safe? 

Which of the following strategies for coping are effective for a PT to suggest to a client with narcolepsy?

The client with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type says to the PT, “I have a date tonight for the Valentine’s dance.” The most appropriate response is:

The PT is assessing a female client who comes in with a black eye and complaints of headache, chronic pain, GI problems, menstrual irregularities, and anxiety. A previous physical workup was negative. The P.T. should assess for: