Discussion Post: Adult Health- Medication Calculation
Part I
A child weighing 11 lb is ordered phenytoin 15 mg po every 12 hours. The recommended dosage is 4 to 8 mg/kg/day The medication is to be given in divided doses every 12 hours. The drug is supplied as phenytoin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL.
Answer the following questions.
• What is the child's weight in kg?
• What is the recommended daily dosage range for this child?
• According to the instructions, what would be the recommended individual dosage range for this child?
• Is the ordered dose safe for this child?
• If it is, how much will the nurse administer?
Part II
Vancomycin 200 mg IV q6h is ordered for a child weighing 38 lb. The recommended dosage of vancomycin for a child is 40 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Answer the following questions.
• What is the child's weight in kg?
• What is the recommended daily dose for this child?
• What is the recommended divided (individual) dose for this child?
• Is the ordered dosage safe for this child?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.