Asked by Ranz Nyle Cortez on May 12, 2024
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Ordered: atropine 0.15 mg IM on call to OR
Pediatric SDR: 0.01 mg per kg
Child's weight: 33 lb
Available: 
A)Child's weight in kilograms: If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
B)Estimated dose:
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the nearest measurable dose. 
Atropine
A medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings, some types of slow heart rate, and to decrease saliva production during surgery.
- Learn to accurately calculate standard dosages based on the patient's weight and the advised dosages.
- Scrutinize medication prescriptions to validate their safety and appropriateness ahead of administration.
- Execute conversions of patient weights from pounds into kilograms and back.
Verified Answer
CD
Crystal Delos ReyesMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
a.15 kg (33 ÷ 2.2)
b.Estimate: Less than 0.5 mL
c.mL =
d.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
b.Estimate: Less than 0.5 mL
c.mL =
d.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to accurately calculate standard dosages based on the patient's weight and the advised dosages.
- Scrutinize medication prescriptions to validate their safety and appropriateness ahead of administration.
- Execute conversions of patient weights from pounds into kilograms and back.
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