Dosage Calculation Exam| Complete Solution (A+ Graded)

Dosage Calculation Exam| Complete Solution (A+ Graded) A child weighs 40 lbs. The medication order reads: 0.5 mg/kg of body weight. The nurse should administer what dose? - CORRECT ANSWER-9 Remicade 3 mg/kg IV infusion monthly has been prescribed for a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The client weighs 150 pounds. How many mg of Remicade will be infused? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. - CORRECT ANSWER-205 A 44-lb (20-kg) preschooler is being treated for inflammation. The physician orders 0.2 mg/kg/day of dexamethasone by mouth to be administered every 6 hours. The elixir comes in a strength of 0.5 mg/5 ml. How many teaspoons of dexamethasone should the nurse give this client per dose? Record your answer using a whole number. - CORRECT ANSWER-2