63-274 Level 2 Lab Pediatric Calculation Practice ...

2. Doctor’s order: Versed 1 mg IM stat preoperatively for a child weighing 30.8 pounds. The recommended dosage of Versed is 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg per dose preoperatively. Versed is available in 10 mg per mL vials. Is the ordered individual dose safe? Low: 0.05 mg 30.8 lbs 1 kg 0.05 x 30.8 1.54 = 0.7 mg/dose ................
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