Asked by Danielle Casey on Jun 24, 2024
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Ordered: A bronchodilator,Aminophylline,8 mg per hr continuous infusion,for a child who received an appropriate loading dose,on a pump based upon frequent and current serum theophylline levels for a child with asthma.Obtain a serum theophylline concentration level 4 hours after infusion is started and call prescriber.
SDR: 0.8 mg per kg per hr for continuous infusion after appropriate loading dose.Child's weight is 40 kg.
Remove 20 mL from a 500 mL D5W IV and add the Aminophylline.Total mL will remain approximately 500 mL. 
A)SDR for this child:
B)Evaluation: Safe to give or hold and clarify promptly with prescriber?
C)Flow rate if applicable: DA:
D)Evaluation:
Aminophylline
A compound used as a bronchodilator to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and other breathing conditions.
Serum Theophylline Levels
The concentration of theophylline—a bronchodilator drug—measured in the blood serum.
Bronchodilator
A type of medication that relaxes and dilates the bronchial tubes, improving airflow to the lungs, often used to treat asthma and COPD.
- Attain the capability to compute standard dosages guided by patient weight and suggested dosages.
- Validate the safety and appropriateness of medication orders before proceeding with administration.
- Ascertain flow rates for intravenous drips.
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Naisha SilvaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
a.SDR: 0.8 mg * 40 kg = 32 mg per hr
b.Evaluation: Hold and clarify promptly with the prescriber: Is an underdose.
c.N/A
d.N/A
b.Evaluation: Hold and clarify promptly with the prescriber: Is an underdose.
c.N/A
d.N/A
Learning Objectives
- Attain the capability to compute standard dosages guided by patient weight and suggested dosages.
- Validate the safety and appropriateness of medication orders before proceeding with administration.
- Ascertain flow rates for intravenous drips.