Ordered: doxycycline suspension 100 mg bid PO on admission day,for a 10-year-old child with Haemophilus influenzae
Child's weight: 40 kg
Available:
A)SDR (refer to label):
B)Child's estimated weight in pounds:
C)Child's actual weight in pounds:
D)SDR for this child:
E)Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
F)Estimated dose:
G)DA equation:
H)Evaluation: Shade in the medicine cup to the nearest measurable dose.Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the additional amount to be added.

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Ordered: doxycycline suspension 100 mg bid PO on admission day,for a 10-year-old child with Haemophilus influenzae
Child's weight: 40 kg
Available:

A)SDR (refer to label):
B)Child's estimated weight in pounds:
C)Child's actual weight in pounds:
D)SDR for this child:
E)Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
F)Estimated dose:
G)DA equation:
H)Evaluation: Shade in the medicine cup to the nearest measurable dose.Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the additional amount to be added.

Savannah Wills · Accepted Answer

Final Answer :

a.2 mg per lb divided into 2 doses on the first day followed by 1 mg per lb on subsequent days
b.80 lb (40 kg * 2)
c.88 lb (40 kg *2.2)
d.176 mg per day ÷ 2 doses = 88 mg bid
e.Unsafe order.Ordered dose is an overdose.Hold medication and notify prescriber promptly.Document.
f.N/A
g.N/A
h.N/A

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