Problem:
Ondansetron IV is ordered for a 10-year-old child who weighs 28 kg to prevent nausea or vomiting postoperatively. The drug reference states the following: Route/Dosage Prevention of Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting PO (Adults): 16 mg 1 hr before induction of anesthesia. IM, IV (Adults and Children >12 yr): 4 mg before induction of anesthesia or postoperatively. IV (Children 1 mo-12 yr and >40 kg): 4 mg before induction of anesthesia or postoperatively. IV (Children 1 mo-12 yr and <40 kg): 0.1 mg/kg before induction of anesthesia or postoperatively. Enter the weight-based dosing information from the drug reference excerpt that can be used to verify the safety of the ordered dose. Need Online Tutoring? Enter the numeral only (not the units) in your answer. Enter your answer.mg/kg