Ati nurs 4th sem dosage calculation proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has pneumonia and a prescription for cefpodoxime 5 mg/kg PO every 12 hr for 5 days. The client weighs 88 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Explanation & Rationale
Calculation: Convert the patient's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg). Patient weight (kg) = Patient weight (lb) / 2.2 lb/kg = 88 lb / 2.2 lb/kg = 40 kg. Calculate the dose in milligrams (mg). Dose (mg) = Patient weight (kg) x Ordered dose (mg/kg) = 40 kg x 5 mg/kg = 200 mg.
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