ATI Safe Dosage Calculation: Pediatric Medications Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Safe Dosage Calculation: Pediatric Medications Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the first step when calculating a pediatric medication dose? Verify the child’s weight in kilograms Why must weight be in kilograms for pediatric dosage calculations? Because medication doses for children are based on mg/kg, and kilograms provide a standardized unit A provider orders amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day for a child who weighs 20 kg. What is the total daily dose? 600 mg A child weighing 15 kg is prescribed a medication with a safe dose range of 5–10 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum safe daily dose? 150 mg 2 A medication is ordered 100 mg every 8 hours for a child weighing 12 kg. The safe dosage range is 10–20 mg/kg/day. Is this dose safe? Yes, because the total daily dose is 300 mg, which is within the 120–240 mg safe range How many milliliters should you give if a medication label reads 125 mg/5 mL and the ordered dose is 250 mg? 10 mL If a child requires 0.6 mg of a medication and the concentration available is 0.3 mg/mL, how many mL should you administer? 2 mL A provider prescribes 0.2 mg/kg of a medication. The child weighs 8 kg. What is the correct dose? 1.6 mg What is the safe way to confirm a pediatric medication dose before administering? Calculate the dose using the child’s weight and compare it with the safe range 3 Why is double-checking calculations especially important in pediatric medications? Because children are at higher risk for medication errors due to weight-based dosing How many mg are in 3 mL of a drug labeled 10 mg/mL? 30 mg A child is ordered acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours PRN. The child weighs 18 kg. What is one dose? 270 mg If a medication is ordered 5 mL and the bottle says 250 mg/5 mL, how many mg will the child receive? 250 mg Why must a nurse always round to the nearest tenth when calculating pediatric doses in milliliters unless instructed otherwise? To ensure accuracy and avoid underdosing